*3/4 cup shortening *1 c. sugar *1/4 c. Molasses *1 egg (GF sub 1/4 unsweetened applesauce w/ 1/2 tsp baking powder *2c. all-purpose flour (use GF flour) *2 tsp baking soda *1 tsp cinnamon *1/2 tsp cloves *1/2 tsp ginger *1/4 tsp salt *1 cp Sun-Maid Raisins *Sugar

Beat shortening and 1 cup sugar until light & fluffy. Add olasses and egg; beat well. Combine flour and spices. Add to molasses mixture; mix well. Stir in raisins. Cover; regrigerate until well chilled. Shape into 1-inch balls; roll each in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake in upper third of preheated 350 degree oven for 10-12 min. GF cook less time.
Makes about 3 doz. gems