Molasses-Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. oatmeal (uncooked)
1 c. chopped nuts
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 c. molasses
2 eggs
1 c. raisins

Preparation

Cream molasses, sugar and shortening until smooth.
Add eggs and mix well.
Add raisins and nuts; mix well.
Add dry ingredients, sifted.
Add oatmeal and mix well.
Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Spoon onto cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Yields 3 dozen cookies.