Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Line two 9x4" baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Measure flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt into a small mixing bowl and stir together; set aside. In a medium bowl, beat eggs, sugar, molasses, and vanilla until smooth. Add dry ingredients a little at a time, mixing well after each addition to a stiff dough. Divide in half. Flatten each half to 1/2" rectangle on baking sheet.
  • Bake 30 minutes; cool slightly. Cut into 1/2" slices and arrange cut sides down on baking sheet. Reduce heat to 200F and bake for 15 minutes. Turn and bake 15 minutes more. Cool completely.