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WWII Oatmeal Molasses Cookies

Source of Recipe

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List of Ingredients

2 C all-purpose flour
2 C oatmeal
1 t baking soda
1 t baking powder
1 t salt
1 C sugar
3/4 C shortening
2 eggs, beaten
5 tablespoons light molasses
2 t vanilla extract
1/2 C chopped walnuts (optional)
1/2 C raisins (optional)


Recipe

Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, oatmeal, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In another large bowl, Cream the sugar with the shortening until smooth; mix in beaten eggs, molasses and vanilla. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients. Stir in walnuts and raisins. Drop by tsp. onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until slightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Makes 48 cookies.