Gingerbread Drop Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/3 cup molasses
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon milk
3 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl beat shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed. Add brown sugar, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
Beat until well combined.
Beat in molasses, eggs, and milk until well mixed.
Beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer.
Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon.
Stir in raisins and nuts.
Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake in a 375\u00b0 oven for about 8 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.
Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.