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. ground Cloves
1/2 tsp. Ginger
1/4 tsp. Salt
Sugar
1 c. Raisins

Preparation

Beat Shortening with 1 cup Sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Molasses and Egg beating well.
In medium size bowl, combine dry ingredients.
Add to Molasses mixture.
Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
Shape into 1 inch ball, roll in sugar.
Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake in upper third of preheated 350 oven for 10 - 12 minutes.
Cool then transfer to wire rack.