Molasses Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl cream shortening and brown sugar.
Beat in molasses.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, salt and cloves.
Gradually add to creamed mixture.
Stir in raisins and nuts.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheet.
Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.