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. Sun-Maid 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.
Bake in oven at 350\u00b0 for 10 minutes, or until set.
Makes about 3 dozen Gems.