WWII Oatmeal Molasses Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups oatmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- ¾ cup shortening
- 5 tablespoons light molasses
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
- ½ cup raisins (Optional)
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Whisk flour, oatmeal, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
- 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.
- 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.
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