Soft ginger puffs (Cookies)

 

                These spice cookies loaded with raisins and walnuts really do appeal to all generations. Sour cream adds a wonderful, unusual flair.

About 8 dozens

• ½ cup butter or margarine, softened
• ¾ cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup molasses
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon each ground allspice,cinnamon and nutmeg
• 1½ cups raisins
• 1½ cups chopped walnuts

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar ; add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition ; beat in molasses and sour cream.
2. Combine flour, ginger, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon and nutmeg ; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
3. Stir in raisins and walnuts ; drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets.
4. Bake at 375F for 10-12 minutes or until edges begin to brown ; remove to wire racks to cool.

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