Oatmeal Molasses Raisin Cookies (World War II Cookies)
These oatmeal molasses raisin cookies(or World War II cookies) are a quick and easy one-bowl cookie that is chewy and flavorful. My grandmother passed down this recipe, so you know they must be delicious. Many people even love them more than regular oatmeal raisin cookies.
1cupraisins(substitute dried cranberries or cherries, if desired - you can also add chopped walnuts or chocolate chips)
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 350℉ (175℃) and line your baking sheet(s) with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, or the bowl of your stand mixer, cream the ½ cup butter, salted, and 1 ¼ cups sugar together until smooth.
Add the wet ingredients: 2 large eggs beaten at room temperature and 6 tablespoon molasses. Stir, then add ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon. Combine thoroughly.
Add 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour and stir gently to create a wet mixture. Add 2 ½ cups old fashioned oats and 1 cup raisins, then stir until all ingredients are combined into a sticky cookie dough.
Using a tablespoon, portion out the dough into 1-1 ½-inch dough balls and place them onto a baking sheet approximately 2 inches apart to allow them room to spread during baking.
Bake cookies at 350℉ (175℃) for 12-15 minutes, or until cookies are browned on the edges (the baked cookies are lighter brown in appearance than the dough).
Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to set up on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Cool for an additional 10 minutes before serving.
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Notes
Both the dough and the cookies freeze very well for later use. Place either the dough or cookies in a large freezer bag or air tight container to store in the freezer. I have thawed the frozen dough or cookies up to 1 month after freezing with very good results.Store baked cookies in an air tight container at room temperature for approximately 1 week and refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.Dough can be mixed and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.