wwii oatmeal molasses cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups oatmeal
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 5 tablespoons light molasses
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, stir together the flour, oatmeal, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
• 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 ungreased baking sheets.
• 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.