Raisin Molasses Gems
["3/4 c. shortening", "1 c. sugar", "1/4 c. molasses", "1 egg", "2 c. flour", "2 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. cloves", "1/2 tsp. ginger", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1 c. raisins", "sugar"]
["Beat shortening and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.", "Add molasses and egg; beat well.", "Combine flour, soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt.", "Add to molasses mixture; mix well.", "Stir in raisins.", "Cover.", "Refrigerate until chilled.", "Shape into 1-inch balls.", "Roll each in sugar.", "Place 2 inches apart on oiled cookie sheet.", "Bake in upper third of preheated 350\u00b0 oven for 10 to 12 minutes.", "Makes 3 dozen."]
["shortening", "sugar", "molasses", "egg", "flour", "baking soda", "cinnamon", "cloves", "ginger", "salt", "raisins", "sugar"]