Gingerbread Drops

Source: Better Homes and Gardens - Christmas Cookie Special Issue, pg 92

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Yield: 90 Cookies 

Oven Temp: 375F

Prep. Time: min.

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Ingredients: 
1 Cup Butter
1.5 Tsp. Baking Soda
1.5 Tsp. Ginger (Ground)
1.5 Tsp. Cinnamon (Ground)
1.5 Tsp. Cloves (Ground)
1/3 Cup Molasses
2 Each Egg
1 Tbsp. Milk
3.5 Cup Flour (All Purpose)
1/2 Cup Raisins
1/2 Cup Pecans ; Chopped
1.5 Cup Sugar (Brown);packed

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Instructions:
1. Beat shortening in a large mixing bowl withan electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
2. Add brown sugar, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and coves.
3. Beat till well combined.
4. Beat in molasses, eggs, and milk till combined.
5. Beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer.
6. Stir in remaining flour with wooden spoon.
7. Stir in raisins and nuts.
8. Drop dough by rounded teaspoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
9. Bake about 8 minutes or till bottoms are lightly browned.
10. Cool on wire rack.

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