Cry Babies

11 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 c. molasses
  • 4 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/2 c. nut meats
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 2 3/4 tsp. soda
  • 1 c. boiling water
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. raisins
  • 1 egg

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix shortening, sugar, molasses, flour, ginger and salt.
  2. 2
    Beat egg and add to mixture.
  3. 3
    Boil the water and add the soda.
  4. 4
    Then add to flour mixture.
  5. 5
    May add 1 cup raisins and 1/2 cup nuts to dough.
  6. 6
    Drop by spoon to cookie sheet.
  7. 7
    Bake at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes.

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