Cry Baby Cookies

By ukiahgal67

Ingredients

• 1 c. plus 2 tbsp. shortening
• 1 c. plus 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1 c. molasses
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• 4 3/4 c. flour, sifted
• 1 tbsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 tsp. soda
• 2 c. coconut
• 2 c. chopped nuts
• 1 1/2 c. raisins
• 1 c. milk

Preparation

Step 1

Cream shortening.

Add sugar, molasses and eggs.

Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and soda.

Combine with coconut, walnuts, and raisins.

Add dry ingredients alternately with milk to creamed mixture.

Drop by tablespoons on a greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 375 degrees for 8 - 10 minutes.

Makes 9 1/2 dozen.