Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 c. margarine or Crisco
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 c. Grandma molasses (yellow label)
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 4 c. flour
  • 2 Tbsp. soda
  • 1/2 c. pecans, chopped fine
  • 1/2 c. raisins
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. allspice
  • 2 tsp. ginger

Method

  • Cream 1 1/4 cups margarine or Crisco and 1 cup sugar.
  • Add eggs.
  • Mix and add to creamed mixture the 1/2 cup Grandma molasses, 1 cut buttermilk, 4 cups plain flour, 2 teaspoons soda, 1/2 cup pecans (chopped fine), 1/2 cup raisins, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon allspice and 2 teaspoons ginger.
  • Cover bowl and refrigerate overnight.
  • Can keep 1 or 2 weeks.
  • Drop by teaspoon. Never stir down.
  • Bake at 350° for 10 to 15 minutes.