WWII Oatmeal Molasses Cookies Recipe

Prep Time::20 mins

Cook Time::10 mins

Additional Time::15 mins

Total Time::45 mins

Servings::48

Yield::4 dozen

Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 48 servings

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)

Directions

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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