Country Raisin Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream together shortening and sugar; beat in eggs and molasses.
Sift together flour, soda, salt and spices.
Add to mixture.
Stir in raisins.
Chill dough for 1/2 hour.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar.
Place 2-inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.