Gingernut Cookies

12 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 cups sifted flour
  • 1/2 tsp. ginger
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup dark molasses
  • 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup melted shortening
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • Colored sprinkles

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift dry ingredients.
  2. 2
    Add molasses and shortening to beaten egg.
  3. 3
    Add raisins to flour mixture.
  4. 4
    Add liquid to dry ingredients and stir with spoon, then knead by hand until well blended.
  5. 5
    Roll dough into pieces the size of large marbles.
  6. 6
    Roll in colored sprinkles, place on ungreased baking sheet and bake in moderate oven (350F) for 10-12 minutes.
  7. 7
    Will keep 4 weeks.

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