RAISIN ROCKS
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Arm & Hammer or Cow Brand Baking Soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup butter, or other shortening
½ cup sugar
1 egg
½ cup sour milk
½ cup molasses
1 cup seedless raisins or currants
½ cup nutmeats, coarsely chopped
1. Sift, then measure flour. Sift three times with baking soda, salt and spices.
2. Cream the butter until light and lemon colored. Add sugar gradually, beating after each addition.
3. Add the unbeaten egg, blending well.
4. Combine milk and molasses. Alternately add dry ingredients and the liquid, beating until smooth after each addition.
5. Add raisins and nuts. Drop by spoonfuls on ungreased baking sheet. Bake in hot oven.
Amount: 3 dozen Rocks Temperature: 400° F. Time: 10-12 minutes
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