GINGERBREAD DROPS
List of Ingredients
1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/3 cup molasses
2 eggs
1 Tablespoon milk
3-1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Recipe
In a large mixing bowl beat shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Beat till well combined. Beat in molasses, eggs, and milk till combined.
Beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon. Stir in raisins and nuts.
Drop dough by rounded teaspoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375F. oven about 8 minutes or till bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
Makes about 90.
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