Cry Baby Cookies
["1 c. plus 2 Tbsp. shortening (pork or bacon fryings)", "1 c. plus 2 Tbsp. sugar", "1 c. molasses", "2 eggs, beaten", "4 3/4 c. flour", "1 Tbsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. salt", "1 1/2 tsp. soda", "2 c. nuts", "1 1/2 c. raisins (optional)", "1 c. milk", "2 c. coconut (optional)"]
["Cream shortening.", "Add sugar, molasses and eggs.", "Sift flour, baking powder, salt and soda.", "Combine coconut, nuts and raisins. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk to creamed mixture. Drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 minutes.", "Makes 9 1/2 dozen."]
["shortening (pork", "sugar", "molasses", "eggs", "flour", "baking powder", "salt", "soda", "nuts", "raisins", "milk", "coconut"]