Ginger Gem Cookies
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup raisins, washed (optional)  
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Old Fashioned Cookies
Cream together butter and sugar and then add molasses and
egg. In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients and then
add to creamed mixture. Blend well. Stir in raisins. Roll dough
into 1 inch balls and then roll in granulated white sugar. Place
on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 300 degrees for
10-12 minutes.
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