MOLASSES RAISIN CHEWS

Molasses Raisin Chews image

When I was a child, we always looked forward to visiting my aunt's farm. As soon as we arrived, she'd offer a plate of these chewy treats. We called them "Cry Baby Cookies" because we thought the three raisins on each one resembled two eyes and an open mouth.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup raisins

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Arrange three raisins on each cookie. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.