Molasses Raisin Drop Cookies - Greek’s

Ingredients

  • 3 1/4 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ginger, powdered
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c shortening - butter ok.
  • 1 c. light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 c. light molasses
  • 1/4 c. buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 c. raisins
  • 1 c. nuts

Preparation

Step 1

1
Sift together flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda and salt.
2
Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs beating on low speed until incorporated. Mix in molasses and buttermilk. Gradually add flour mixture beating just until mixed. Stir in raisins and nuts. Chill 1 hour.
3
Spoon drop on baking sheet.
4
Bake in 375° oven 12 minutes