oatmeal cookies

Recipe by
RC :)
Reading, PA

Very good. Uses molasses rather than brown sugar.

yield 3 - 4 dozen
prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For oatmeal cookies

  • 1 c
    butter or margarine, softened
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 3 Tbsp
    molasses
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 2
    eggs
  • 3 c
    oats, quick cooking
  • 2 1/2 c
    flour
  • 2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1 c
    raisins

How To Make oatmeal cookies

  • 1
    Cream first 4 ingredients. Add eggs and beat well.
  • 2
    Mix in remainder of ingredients, except raisins. Stir well.
  • 3
    Add raisins. (Note - Let raisins soak in boiling water for a few minutes to soften. Drain before adding to batter.)
  • 4
    Drop by teaspoon (or tablespoon for a larger cookie) on a greased cookie sheet.
  • 5
    Bake at 350 for 7 to 12 minutes or until brown around the edges and no longer glossy on top. Cooking time depends on the size of the cookies.
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