Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup grape molasses (Dibbes)
• 1 egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup raisins
• sugar

Directions

• Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl on medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy.
• Add molasses and egg and mix well.
• Combine flour, baking soda, spices, and salt and add to creamed mixture.
• Mix well, and then stir in raisins.
• Cover and chill for 1 hour for easy shaping.
• Preheat oven at 350 degrees F.
• Shape dough into 1" balls then roll in sugar to coat well.
• Place on a greased cookie sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until set.