WWII Oatmeal Molasses Cookies

WWII Oatmeal Molasses Cookies
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    48 People
  • VIEWS
    829

A taste of history! These comforting oatmeal cookies, sweetened with rich molasses, offer a delightful twist on a classic, reminiscent of resourceful baking during times of rationing.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    14 g
  • Cholesterol
    8 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    95 mg
  • Sugar
    7 g
  • Fat
    4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together flour, rolled oats, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View In a separate large bowl, cream together sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses, eggs, and vanilla extract until well incorporated. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the chopped walnuts and raisins. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. (12 minutes)

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Recipe View Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (5 minutes)

For a chewier cookie, use quick-cooking oats instead of rolled oats.
Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Feel free to substitute other nuts or dried fruits according to your preference.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 276 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Herman Bahringer

    I added a pinch of cinnamon to the dry ingredients, and it complemented the molasses perfectly!

  • Felicity Cormier

    I made these with pecans instead of walnuts, and they were a hit!

  • Alexandrea Senger

    These cookies are fantastic! The molasses gives them such a unique flavor.

  • Jovanny Emmerich

    My kids loved these! They're so easy to make, and they taste delicious.

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