Submitted by Chris Loos
Aunt Mary's Molasses Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 4 cups flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
- 1 cup sour milk*
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Mix shortening, molasses & sugar. Add eggs one at a time. Add flour mixture alternately with sour milk. Stir in raisins if desired. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes. (*To make 1 cup sour milk for baking, use 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice and enough milk to equal 1 cup. Stir and let stand for 5 minutes before using.)