Molasses Oatmeal Cookies

3/4 c Golden crisco shortening

1 1/4 c Firmly-packed brown sugar

1 Egg

1/3 c Milk

1 tb Molasses

1 1/2 ts Vanilla

3 c Quick oats; uncooked

1 c All-purpose flour

1 1/2 ts Cinnamon

1/2 ts Baking soda

1/2 ts Salt

1/2 ts Ground cloves

1 c Coarsely-chopped pecans

1/2 c Raisins

1/4 c Semi-sweet chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Grease baking sheet with

shortening. Place sheets of foil on countertop for cooling cookies. 2. Combine shortening, brown sugar, egg, milk, molasses

and vanilla in large bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. 3. Combine oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and

ground cloves. Mix into creamed mixture at low speed just until blended. Stir in pecans and raisins. 4. Form dough into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls. Place 2 inches

(5 cm) apart on prepared baking sheet. 5. Bake one sheet at a time at 375F (190C) for 10 to 12

minutes, or until lightly browned. DO NOT OVER BAKE. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet. Remove cookies to foil to cool completely. 6. Place chocolate chips in small resealable plastic bag.

Microwave 30 seconds at 100% (HIGH) power. Knead bag. Repeat if necessary. Cut corner off bag. Drizzle melted chocolate over cookies. Makes: About 2-1/2 dozen cookies -----