Country Raisin Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream
together
shortening and sugar.\tBeat in egg and molasses.
Sift
together flour, soda, salt and spices and add to creamed
mixture.
Mix
in\traisins.
Chill
dough for 1/2 hour. Roll
into\t1-inch\tballs and roll in additional sugar. Place 2-inches
apart on greased baking sheet.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes at 375\u00b0.
Makes 3 dozen cookies.