MOLASSES RAISIN CHEWS

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When I was a child, we always looked forward to visiting my aunt's farm. As soon as we arrived, she'd offer a plate of these chewy treats. We called them "Cry Baby Cookies" because we thought the three raisins on each one resembled two eyes and an open mouth.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Arrange three raisins on each cookie. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

HINDI HR 321
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Avoid this recipe at all costs. The molasses raisin chews are inedible.


Deshana Johnson
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This recipe is a fail. The molasses raisin chews were a disaster.


Focus1 Creator
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. The molasses raisin chews turned out terrible.


Ayaan Rehman
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These molasses raisin chews are a waste of time and ingredients. They're not worth the effort.


mark jacques
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I was disappointed with these molasses raisin chews. They didn't have much flavor and they were too dry.


Tufa Minhaj
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I found these molasses raisin chews to be a bit too chewy. I think I'll try using less molasses next time.


Farooq Khan
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These molasses raisin chews are too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Everett Higginbotham
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my molasses raisin chews turned out too hard. I think I might have overcooked them.


Dieula Petitbeau
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These molasses raisin chews are the perfect holiday treat. They're chewy, flavorful, and festive.


Cornel Fora
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I made these molasses raisin chews with my kids and we had a lot of fun. They're really easy to make and they taste great.


Sarev Victoria
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These molasses raisin chews are a delicious and healthy snack. They're made with whole wheat flour and they're packed with raisins and molasses, which are both good sources of nutrients.


tai mansell
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I love the chewy texture of these molasses raisin chews. They're the perfect snack or dessert to satisfy my sweet tooth.


momin adel mohmmed
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These molasses raisin chews are a great way to use up leftover molasses. They're easy to make and they always turn out delicious.


Babu Mr
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I'm not a big fan of molasses, but I really enjoyed these chews. The molasses flavor is subtle and not overpowering. The chews are also very chewy and satisfying.


Buyiswa Mokwena
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These molasses raisin chews are so good! I love the chewy texture and the sweet, molasses-y flavor. I always have a batch of these on hand for a quick snack or dessert.


Ivetka
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I made these molasses raisin chews for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! They were gone in no time. The recipe was easy to follow and the chews turned out perfectly. They were chewy and flavorful, and the molasses gave them a nice depth of flavor


John Hatsios
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These molasses raisin chews are a classic treat that always brings back fond memories of my childhood. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious. I love the chewy texture and the sweet, molasses-y flavor. I highly recommend th