Ginger Gems - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
1 cup raisins, washed

Preparation

Preheat oven to 300\u00b0F.
Cream together butter and sugar, then add molasses and egg. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients, then add to creamed mixture. Blend well.
Stir in raisins.
Roll dough into 1 inch balls, then roll in sugar.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.