Gingerbread Drop Cookies

Nutrition

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl beat shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed

2. 2

   Add brown sugar , baking soda , ginger , cinnamon , and cloves

3. 3

   Beat until well combined

4. 4

   Beat in molasses , eggs , and milk until well mixed

5. 5

   Beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer

6. 6

   Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon

7. 7

   Stir in raisins and nuts

8. 8

   Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet

9. 9

   Bake in a 375 oven for about 8 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned

10. 10

    Remove from pans and cool on wire racks