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RAISIN MOLASSES GEM COOKIES



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These are one of my husbands favorite cookies. They are a nice soft cookie.

Provided by Heather M. Baker

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 c crisco shortening
1 c granulated sugar
1/2 c dark molasses
1 egg
2 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
1 c sun maid raisins

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350.
  • 2. Cream together sugar and Crisco until fluffy. Add molasses and egg; beat until well blended.
  • 3. Sift together flour and spices; gradually add to wet ingredients.
  • 4. Gently fold in raisins. Cover and refrigerate until chilled (about 1 hour)
  • 5. Shape dough into walnut sized balls, roll in granulated sugar and place 2" apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 mins. until browned.

MOLASSES RAISIN COOKIES



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These old-fashioned mildly sweet cookies are dotted with walnuts and raisins. We like them soft right from the oven. Later, they crisp up and are perfect for dunking.-Denise and George Hymel, Gramercy, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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 ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large 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 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHEWY RAISIN MOLASSES COOKIES



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Molasses adds a little more flavor to a traditional oatmeal raisin cookie. My husband loves the soft and chewy texture of these cookies. The recipe is from his mother.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups raisins
1/2 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup molasses
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place raisins in a bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in raisins. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

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