Busters Recipes

Molasses Oatmeal Cookies

1/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup molasses
1 cup sifted all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cup quick ccoking oatmeal
1 cup grated carrots
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/2 cup raisins optional

Mix shortening and sugar. Mix egg and molasses and add
to first mixture. Sift flour, all spice, nutmeg, cloves,
salt, baking soda and powder and stir in oatmeal. Add to
molasses mixture. Stir in carrots and grated orange rind.
Drop by teaspoonfuls on a greased baking sheet; top each
with a raisin and bake in a 375 degree oven for 12-15
minutes.