Monday, December 3, 2007

Ginger Gems

¾ cup shortening (or ½ cup shortening ¼ cup margarine)
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup molasses (warm it up first)
1 egg
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp ground cloves
½ tsp ginger
¼ tsp salt
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 c raisins

Mix shortening, sugar, molasses and egg in a large bowl. Add cinnamon, cloves, ginger, salt and baking soda. Blend in the flour and raisins. Form into one inch balls and roll in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

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