Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2/3 c. shortening
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 1 c. raisins
  • 2 Tbsp. milk
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 2 3/4 c. flour
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. oil
  • 3 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 3/4 c. raisins

Method

  • Mix sugar and oil.
  • Stir dry ingredients together.
  • Combine milk and molasses.
  • Add alternately to the sugar and oil.
  • Stir in raisins.
  • Spread evenly over a large greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle lightly with sugar.
  • Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes. Cut into squares or bars while still warm.
  • Cool on racks.