WWII Oatmeal Molasses Cookies

By Okcoja

Ingredients

• 2 Cups Flour
• 2 Cups Oatmeal
• 1 tsp. Soda
• 1 tsp. Powder
• 1 tsp. Salt
• 1 Cup Sugar
• 3/4 Cup Shortening
• 2 Eggs, beaten
• 5 Tbsp. Light Molasses
• 2 tsp. Vanilla
• 1/2 Cup Raisins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In bowl, stir together flour, oatmeal, soda powder and salt.

In another bowl, beat sugar with the shortening until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs, molasses and vanilla.

Gradually add in dry ingredients. Add raisins.

Bake 10-12 minutes or until brown.