Ingredients
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3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup sugar
Preparation
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Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
In large bowl, cream together shortening and 1 cup sugar.
Add molasses, egg, and vanilla; beat until well blended.
In a seperate bowl combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt.
Stir flour mixture into molasses mixture; mix well.
Stir in raisins and walnuts.
Form into 1-inch balls and roll in additional 1/4 cup sugar.
Place 2-inches apart on cookie sheet.
Slightly flatten with the bottom of glass.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Let stand on cookie sheet for 1 minute.
Remove to wire rack and cool.
*If cookie dough is too soft to handle, cover and freeze for 10 before rolling into balls.
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