addictive oatmeal molasses cookies

Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Nov 20, 2014

This is a treasured recipe from my Mom passed down to me and now to my daughter and grandchildren. These cookies are wonderfully delicious and addictive. Feel free to substitute dried cranberries in place of the raisins if you prefer.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield yields 24-36 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup nuts (optional)
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 2 - eggs, well beaten
  • 6 tablespoons molasses

How To Make addictive oatmeal molasses cookies

  • Step 1
    Combine first 8 ingredients (flour through raisins) in a bowl and mix well.
  • Step 2
    In a separate bowl, cream together the remaining 4 ingredients (butter through molasses) and mix with dry ingredients.
  • Step 3
    Drop by teaspoonfuls on cookie sheet and bake at 325 degrees F. for 12-15 minutes.

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Category: Cookies
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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