WWII Oatmeal Molasses Cookies

Name: WWII Oatmeal Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 48
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 eggs, beaten; 473 milliliters all-purpose flour; 5 Tbsps light molasses; 473 milliliters oatmeal; 1 teaspoon salt; 177 milliliters shortening; 237 milliliters sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

WWII Oatmeal Molasses Cookies requires approximately 45 minutes from start to finish. This dairy free and vegetarian recipe serves 48. One portion of this dish contains around 1g of protein, 4g of fat, and a total of 80 calories. It works well as a very budget friendly dessert. If you have molasses, salt, shortening, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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Oven

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, oatmeal, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

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Baking Soda

Oatmeal

All Purpose Flour

Salt

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Bowl

In another large bowl, beat the sugar with the shortening until smooth and creamy; mix in beaten eggs, molasses, and vanilla. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients. Stir in walnuts and raisins. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.

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Shortening

Molasses

Raisins

Vanilla

Walnuts

Sugar

Egg

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Baking Sheet

Bowl

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until slightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

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