*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