Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Method

  • In a large mixing bowl cream shortening and brown sugar.
  • Beat in molasses.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, salt and cloves.
  • Gradually add to creamed mixture.
  • Stir in raisins and nuts.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.