AUNTIE EM'S GINGERBREAD COOKIES

INGREDIENTS:

3/4 cup butter, margarine can be used
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 cup raisins, washed

PROCEDURES:

Cream together butter and sugar and then add molasses and egg.

In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients and then add to creamed mixture.

Blend well.

Stir in raisins.

Roll dough into 1 inch balls and then roll in granulated white sugar.

Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 300 degrees for 10-12 minutes.