MOM'S CRY BABY COOKIES

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This is an old recipe that my Mom frequently used. It makes a big batch of spicy cookies with raisins, and walnuts. The big batch never lasted long!

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Cookies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 c crisco or butter
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 c molasses
1 large egg
1/2 tsp salt
3 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
3/4 c plus 2 tablespoons boiling water
3 tsp baking soda
5 c all purpose flour
1/2 c raisins, optional
1/2 c chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease cookie sheets. Set aside. Throughly cream shortening and sugar. Add molasses, egg, salt, spices, and beat until blended. Stir together water and soda and add to first mixture. Stir in flour and raisins and nuts if using. Drop from a teaspoon onto a greased baking sheet. Bake 350 degress for 10-15 minutes.
  • 2. These can be served plain or iced with a simple vanilla frosting.

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