WWII Oatmeal Molasses Cookies
Description
A bite of history, these yummy oatmeal cookies use molasses instead of brown sugar, which was a rationed ingredient during World War II.
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 cups oatmeal
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup sugar
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3/4 cup shortening
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5 tablespoons light molasses
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2 eggs, beaten
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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1/2 cup raisins
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Whisk flour, oatmeal, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
3
Beat sugar and shortening together in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Beat in molasses, eggs, and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in walnuts and raisins. Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
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Bake in the preheated oven until slightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.