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Years ago a friend gave me this recipe.This is my husbands favorite.It's just as good or better than ones you buy at a bakery.

Provided by beverly correia

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 c vegetable oil
1 c sugar
1/4 c brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 c molasses
3 c flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp cloves
1 c raisins
1 c nuts(optional)
3-4 tsp water

Steps:

  • 1. Blend together in large bowl:1/2 cup oil,1 cup sugar,1/4 cup brown sugar,1 eggand 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2. In a separate bowl: 3 cups flour,1/2 tsp.salt,1 1/2 tsp. baking soda,1 tsp.each of cinnamon,ginger,and cloves
  • 3. Add to large bowl above ingredients plus:1 cup raisins,1 cup nuts,and 3-4 tbs.water.
  • 4. Dough may be thick so mix with hands.Makes 3 long rolls.Place on ungreased sheet and flatten with palms.Brush withbeaten egg.
  • 5. Bake @360 degrees for 12 min. Cut while warm.I sprinkle mine with sugar.

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