Chewy Raisin Molasses Cookies (Cookies)

 

                Molasses adds a little more flavor to a traditional oatmeal raisin cookie.

Makes about 5 dozen

• 1½ cups raisins
• ½ cup shortening
• 1¼ cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup molasses
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1. Place raisins in a bowl ; cover with boiling water.
2. Let stand for 5 minutes ; drain and set aside.
3. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar ; add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Beat in molasses.
5. Combine oats, flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon ; gradually add to the creamed mixture ; stir in raisins.
6. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets.
7. Bake at 350F (180C) for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned ; remove to wire racks to cool.

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