Molasses Cookies
["1 c. molasses", "1 c. sugar", "1 c. shortening", "2 eggs", "4 or less c. flour", "1 dessert spoon soda or 1 1/2 tsp.", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. ginger", "1/2 tsp. vanilla extract", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 c. raisins (optional)"]
["Mix all ingredients together, then knead and roll out.", "Use any shape cookie cutter.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 15 minutes.", "Use cake tester until it comes out clean."]
["molasses", "sugar", "shortening", "eggs", "flour", "dessert", "cinnamon", "ginger", "vanilla extract", "salt", "raisins"]