Molasses Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg beaten
- 1/2 cup Brer Rabbit New Orleans Molasses
- 1 cup seedless raisins if desired
- 2 cups rolled oats
Directions
- Sift together flour, baking soda, salt and spices. Cream shortening; beat in sugar gradually. Blend in egg and molasses; beat well. Stir in dry ingredients. Fold in raisins and rolled oats. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2" apart on greased baking sheet. Bake at 325 degrees F. (slow moderate oven) 12-15 minuts or until firm and brown. Let stand 1 minute, then remove to cooking racks. Makes 4-5 dozen.