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Cookies

Molasses Cookies

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup molasses
4 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp soda
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp ginger
3/4 cup cold water
2 cups raisins

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and molasses. Add dry ingredients and water. Fold in raisins. Drop by teaspoon, on greased cookie sheet. Bake 15 minutes in 325 deg F oven.

Note: If short on eggs, add an extra cup of water; they are still good cookies.

Molasses Ginger Cookies

1 cup shortening
2/3 cup molasses
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tsp soda
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp salt
3 cups flour

Blend all dry ingredients. Cut in shortening. Add molasses. Blend mixture together. Knead and roll to approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Cover with wax paper and store in refrigerator. As required, slice very thinly. Bake 8 minutes in 375 deg F oven.

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