INGREDIENTS

1. 1/2cupbutter, softened
2. 3/4cupsugar
3. 3eggs
4. 1cupmolasses
5. 1cupsour cream
6. 3 1/2cupsflour
7. 2teaspoonsginger powder
8. 1teaspoonbaking soda
9. 1/2teaspoonallspice
10. 1/2teaspooncinnamon
11. 1/2teaspoonnutmeg
12. 1 1/2cupsraisins
13. 1 1/2cups choppedwalnuts

DIRECTIONS

1. Set oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
3. Add in the eggs, beating well after each addition.
4. Beat in molasses and sour cream.
5. Combine flour, ginger, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon and nutmeg; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
6. Stir in raisins and walnuts.
7. Drop by tablespoons (1-inch apart) on greased cookie sheets.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges begin to brown.
9. Remove to wire racks; cool.