Spiced Molasses Raisin Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 6 tablespoons shortening
• 1 egg
• 1 cup seeded raisins
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup cold water or milk
• 1/4 teaspoon mace
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• Syrup for brushing
• Finely chopped nuts for sprinkling

Method

1. 1 In a mixing bowl, cream together the molasses, brown sugar, shortening, and egg until well combined.
2. 2 Add the raisins, flour, mace, cloves, and ginger. Dissolve the baking soda in the water or milk, then mix everything into a smooth dough.
3. 3 Roll the dough on a slightly floured board and cut into desired shapes.
4. 4 Brush the tops with syrup and sprinkle with finely chopped nuts.
5. 5 Bake in a moderate oven (350°F) for eight minutes.