Joshua Grindle Inn

Raisin Molasses Drops: Dessert

Servings: 0

Ingredients:

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  1 cup sugar

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  1/4 cup molasses

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  1 egg

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  2 cups flour

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  2 teaspoons baking soda

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  1 teaspoon cinnamon

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  1/2 tablespoon ground cloves

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  1/2 teaspoon ginger

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  1/4 teaspoon salt

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  3/4 cup butter

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  1 cup raisins

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  sugar

Step 1:

Beat the butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Add molasses and egg; beat well.

Step 2:

Combine flour, soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt. Add to molasses mixture; mix well. Stir in raisins.

Step 3:

Cover; refrigerate until chilled. Shape into 1 inch balls; roll each in sugar.

Step 4:

Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookies sheets. Bake in upper third of oven for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool 1 minute; transfer to wire racks.

Step 5:

Makes about 3 dozen cookies.