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Molasses Oat Cookies Recipe
by Jeannie Zastawny

Molasses Oat Cookies

Gooseberry Patch - Sherry Morefield Gregg

Rating: 4.5/5
Avg. 4.5/5 2 votes
Prep time: United States American
Cook time: Servings: 3 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 cups quick-cooking oats, uncooked
  • 1 cup golden raisins
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Directions

  1. Combine the shortening, eggs, sugar, and molasses in a medium flour
  2. Mix thoroughly
  3. Stir in the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon
  4. Add the oats, raisins, and the nuts if you are using them.
  5. Mix well.
  6. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets.
  7. Bake at 400 for 8 to 10 minutes.