Ginger Gems

Name: Ginger Gems
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup molasses; 1 egg; 2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ginger; 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste; 1 cup raisins, washed

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
1 cup raisins, washed

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 300°F.
2

Cream together butter and sugar, then add molasses and egg. Mix well.
3

In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients, then add to creamed mixture. Blend well.
4

Stir in raisins.
5

Roll dough into 1 inch balls, then roll in sugar.
6

Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.