FRUIT COOKIES
3½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Arm & Hammer or Cow Brand Baking Soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
¾ cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
¾ cup molasses
1 cup raisins
1 cup nutmeats, coarsely cut
1. Sift, then measure the flour. Sift three times with the baking soda, salt and spices.
2. Cream the butter until light and lemon colored. Add sugar gradually.
3. Slowly add the well beaten eggs, then the molasses, blending thoroughly.
4. Add the dry ingredients, beating until smooth.
5. Last, stir in the raisins and nuts.
6. Chill in refrigerator until firm enough to handle.
7. Turn onto a lightly floured board. Roll as thin as possible without causing dough to break. Cut with large size, floured cutter.
8. Bake on an ungreased baking sheet in a hot oven.
Amount: 3½ dozen cookies Temperature: 425° F. Time: 8-10 minutes