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
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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Ayesha Chaudhary
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years and they are always a favorite. They're so simple to make and always come out delicious. I love the chewy texture and the subtle hint of vanilla.
kasis Sharma
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and always come out perfect. I love the chewy texture and the delicious flavor.
Ishaq Ghaffar
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! They were the perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness. I loved the chewy texture and the subtle hint of vanilla. I will definitely be making these again.
Arvin Garay
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste. I think they needed more butter or oil. The flavor was good, but the texture was just a bit off.
Jay scott
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of chocolate chip cookies, but these ones changed my mind. They were so soft and chewy, and the chocolate chips were perfectly melted. I could eat a whole batch of these in one sitting!
Anis Islam
[email protected]These cookies were amazing! The flavor was incredible and the texture was perfect. I loved the combination of chocolate chips and walnuts. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Kipkorir Emmanuel
[email protected]These cookies were a bit bland for my taste. I think they needed more salt or vanilla extract. The texture was good, but the flavor was just lacking.
Taslima Aktar
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're so soft and chewy, and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Ali Writes
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They were really easy to make and turned out beautifully. I might try reducing the sugar next time.
Alana Allen
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years and they are always a favorite. They're so simple to make and always come out delicious. I love the chewy texture and the subtle hint of vanilla.
AntiQuietx
[email protected]These cookies were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The flavor was amazing, with the perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness. I will definitely be making these again.