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Ingredients
| multipurpose shortening: 1/2 cup |
| granulated sugar: 1 cup |
| molasses: 1 cup |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 4 cups |
| baking soda: 2 tsp |
| ground cinnamon: 2 tsp |
| ground cloves: 1 tsp |
| salt: 1/4 tsp |
| 2% milk: 1 cup |
| seedless raisins (packed): 1 cup |
Molasses Raisin Chews
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"When I was a child, we always looked forward to visiting my aunt's farm. As soon as we arrived, she'd offer a plate of these chewy treats. We called them 'Cry Baby Cookies' because we thought the three raisins on each one resembled two eyes and an open mouth."
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Prep Time
10 min -
Cook Time
10 min -
Servings
33 serving(s)
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Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
- Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Arrange three raisins on each cookie. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.