Ingredients

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

Preparation

In a large mixing 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 parchment lined baking sheets (or greased). Bake at 375 F. for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen.

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