Chewy Raisin Molasses

By GinnyG

Molasses adds a little more flavor to a traditional oatmeal raisin cookie. Love the soft and chewy texture of these cookies.

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups raisins
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1-1/4 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Details

Preparation time 20mins

Preparation

Step 1

•Place raisins in a bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in raisins.
• Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Yield: about 5 dozen.