Raisin Molasses Gems - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. raisins
sugar

Preparation

Beat shortening and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
Add molasses and egg; beat well.
Combine flour, soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt.
Add to molasses mixture; mix well.
Stir in raisins.
Cover.
Refrigerate until chilled.
Shape into 1-inch balls.
Roll each in sugar.
Place 2 inches apart on oiled cookie sheet.
Bake in upper third of preheated 350\u00b0 oven for 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes 3 dozen.