Time 25m Yield about 3-1/2 dozen. Number Of Ingredients 12 Steps:
In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Beat in molasses. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, salt and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in raisins and nuts., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Time 35m Yield about 5 dozen. Number Of Ingredients 10 Steps:
Place raisins in a bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in raisins. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Time 15m Yield Makes: about 2 dozen Number Of Ingredients 10 Steps:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside. Beat the butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until well combined, about 3 minutes. Add the molasses and egg and beat until lighter in color, about 3 minutes. Add the flour mixture and mix on low until well blended. Using a tablespoon, form the dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar. Place each ball 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until golden and crackled, 12 to 15 minutes; the cookies will still be a little soft. Baking these in 3 batches one sheet at a time gets you the nice, crackly top. The second sheet of cookies can stay on the counter until ready to bake. Form the remaining dough, roll the balls in sugar and place on the now cooled first baking sheet. Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, and then remove to a rack to cool completely.
Time 40m Yield 1 dozen cookies Number Of Ingredients 11 Steps:
Combine the oats, flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Beat the butter, sugar and molasses in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla until smooth, about 2 more minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to low, add the flour mixture and beat until combined. Stir in the raisins by hand. For the best flavor and texture, cover the dough and chill at least 4 hours, or overnight. Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Form the dough into 12 balls, about 2 tablespoonfuls each, and arrange 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten with the back of a fork. Bake until the cookies are golden, 15 to 17 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
Time 23m Yield 48 cookies, 48 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 11 Steps:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt shortening and allow it to cool. In a large bowl, mix together the shortening, sugar, molasses, and egg. Beat well. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Add to shortening/sugar mixture, mix well. Chill dough about half an hour or until firm. Roll into 1" balls, then roll balls in sugar. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake about 8 minutes at 375 degrees. The edges should be slightly brown. Do not overbake! Cool on racks before storing.
Time 25m Yield 36 Number Of Ingredients 10 Steps:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Stir together flour, soda, and cinnamon. Set aside. Beat butter and SPLENDA® Sugar Blend at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add eggs, molasses and vanilla, beating until blended. Gradually add flour mixture, beating at low speed until blended. Stir in oats and raisins. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly on baking sheets. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
Time 20m Yield 20-25 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 11 Steps:
Preheat oven 350°F. Mix on low speed electric mixer shortening, molasses, 1 cup sugar and egg. Cream mixture. Slowly add the remaining ingredients except 1/2 cup of white sugar. Mix on medium (you may need to use your hands to finish). Get 1/2 cup white sugar and pour into plate. By teaspoonful roll dough into ball then into sugar. Place each cookie on greased baking sheet. Bake 5-10 minutes. You are looking for cookie to puff up and start to crack slightly. Take out as soon as cookies appear to have cracks allover. This will ensure you have a chewy cookie.
Time 40m Yield Makes 2 dozen Number Of Ingredients 11 Steps:
Whisk together flour, ground ginger, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, using a mixer, beat butter and granulated sugar on medium-high until pale and fluffy, 3 minutes, scraping down bowl as needed. Beat in fresh ginger, egg, and molasses. Beat in flour mixture; fold in raisins. Scoop dough into 1 1/2-inch balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm, 30 minutes. Preheat oven 350 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Roll balls in sanding sugar; place, 2 inches apart, on two parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until centers are just set, 16 minutes, rotating halfway through. Let cool on sheets on wire racks 5 minutes. Transfer cookies to racks; let cool completely.
