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
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.
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