Wine Drop Cookies

Many years ago, I asked my mother why these are called wine drop cookies if there wasn't any wine in the recipe. She just said because they were so rich and good. A soft molasses cookie with easy batter preparation.

• Calories: 198 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¾ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup molasses
• ½ cup cold water
• 3 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup raisins

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat oil, sugar and eggs. Add molasses, vanilla, and water.

Step 3

Stir in dry ingredients.

Step 4

Drop by teaspoons on cookie sheets sprayed with non stick spray.

Step 5

Bake for 15 minutes. Cool tray slightly before removing.