Oatmeal Molasses Cookies
Chewy, old-fashioned cookies with molasses, oats, walnuts, and raisins — a simple wartime recipe that still holds up today.
- 45
- min
- 48
- servings
- ~120
- kcal per serving
- Difficulty:
- Easy
01Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Combine the flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl, whisking until evenly mixed.
- 3
In a separate large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar together until light and smooth. Mix in the molasses, eggs, and vanilla until combined, then gradually incorporate the flour mixture. Fold in the walnuts and raisins. Drop rounded teaspoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- 4
Bake until the edges are lightly golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
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