Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl beat shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed. Add brown sugar, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
- Beat until well combined.
- Beat in molasses, eggs, and milk until well mixed.
- Beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer.
- Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon.
- Stir in raisins and nuts.
- Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake in a 375° oven for about 8 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.
- Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.