Cry Babies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. plus 2 Tbsp. shortening
1 c. plus 2 Tbsp. sugar
1 c. molasses
2 eggs, well beaten
4 3/4 c. cake flour, sifted
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. shredded coconut
2 c. walnuts, chopped
1 1/2 c. raisins
1 c. milk

Preparation

Cream shortening; add sugar, molasses and eggs.
Sift dry ingredients; combine with coconut, walnuts and raisins.
Add all dry ingredients alternately with milk to creamed mixture.
Drop by tablespoon on greased baking sheets.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 minutes. Makes 9 1/2 dozen.