Grammy Burnham's Molasses Cookies

A batch of these soft cookies is always a yummy treat!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 130 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup shortening
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ cup molasses
• 1 ½ cups raisins

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, and ginger; blend into the molasses mixture. Stir in raisins. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets.

Step 3

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in preheated oven, or until the center is set. Cool on wire racks.