Raisin Molasses Gems

Ingredients

• 34 c shortening
• 1 c sugar
• 14 c molasses
• 1 egg
• 2 c flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 12 tsp cloves
• 12 tsp ginger
• 14 tsp salt
• 1 c raisins
• sugar

Directions

1. Beat shortening and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy
2. Add molasses and egg beat well
3. Combine flour soda cinnamon cloves ginger and salt
4. Add to molasses mixture mix well
5. Stir in raisins
6. Cover
7. Refrigerate until chilled
8. Shape into 1-inch balls
9. Roll each in sugar
10. Place 2 inches apart on oiled cookie sheet
11. Bake in upper third of preheated 350 oven for 10 to 12 minutes
12. Makes 3 dozen