SOFT MOLASSES JUMBLES

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These old-fashioned cookies are given a new twist with raisins and chocolate chips.-Margaret Adamson, Gaithersburg, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup buttermilk
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine molasses and buttermilk. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with molasses mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in raisins and chocolate chips., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.