Scotch Molasses Cookies

Subject: Scotch Molasses Cookies Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:25 pm

3/4 c sifted flour

1/2 c sugar

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

1/2 tsp ground cloves

2-1/2 c quick cooking rolled oats

1 c raisins

2/3 c melted shortening

1 egg, beaten

3/4 c molasses

1 tbsp milk

Sift together dry ingredients

Combine oats and raisins

Sift flour mixture over top

Combine remaining ingredients in bowl

Pour over dry ingredients

Mix well

Drop on to greased baking sheet

Bake 350F for 8 to 12 minutes

Makes 3 dozen, Thin, crisp oatmeal cookies that have an attractive lacy edge

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