Chew Fruit and Nut Cookies

From The Country Innkeepers' Cookbook

Cookies and Bars Recipes

Yield: Makes 3 dozen.

They have the added advantage of being very nourishing.

• 1-1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 cup soft butter or margarine
• 1 cup molasses
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1-1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup golden raisins
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 6-ounce package semi-sweet chocolate bits (optional)

Sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices together into a mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients. Beat at low speed of the electric mixer or by hand until well blended.

Use 2 teaspoons dough for each cookie; place well apart on ungreased cookie sheets and bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes.

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