Gingerbread Drop Cookies

12 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon clove
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 3 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large mixing bowl beat shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed. Add brown sugar, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
  2. 2
    Beat until well combined.
  3. 3
    Beat in molasses, eggs, and milk until well mixed.
  4. 4
    Beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer.
  5. 5
    Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon.
  6. 6
    Stir in raisins and nuts.
  7. 7
    Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
  8. 8
    Bake in a 375° oven for about 8 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.
  9. 9
    Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.

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