Molasses Cookies

Name: Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup molasses; 5 teaspoons baking soda; 2 1/2 cups flour; 2 1/2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 1/2 cups oatmeal; 3/4 cup butter; 3/4 cup shortening; 2 eggs

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These are my favorite cookies. The recipe is from my Aunt Bessie. She often makes them and brings me a bag full when I see her. Well, sure I could make them for myself, but it just wouldn’t be the same!

Molasses Cookies

Joan Donogh

Cookies with molasses, oatmeal and spices

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Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 48

Ingredients

1/2 cup molasses
5 teaspoons baking soda
2 1/2 cups flour
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 1/2 cups oatmeal
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup shortening
2 eggs

Instructions

Heat molasses in microwave or on the stove. Stir in baking soda. Set aside. Note: the baking soda makes it puff up, so heat in a larger bowl.
Mix flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and oatmeal in a large bowl. Cut in butter and shortening until crumbly. Stir in molasses. Add unbeaten eggs. Mix well.
Roll in balls. Arrange on ungreased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 10 to 15 minutes.