Posted by: Elle 08-12-99 2:26 PM
Oatmeal Molasses Cookies
Category: Cookies
Quantity: 6 dozen
Oatmeal Molasses Cookies
Source: Farm Journal's Best Ever Recipes
8 1/2 c. sifted flour, divided
2 TB baking soda
1 TB salt
8 c. quick cooking rolled oats
2 1/2 c. sugar
1 TB ground ginger
2 c. melted shortening
2 c. light molasses
4 eggs, beaten
1/4 c. hot water
3 c. seedless raisins
2 c. chopped walnuts
Sugar
Preheat oven to 350.
Reserve 1/2 cup flour.
Sift together 8 c. flour, baking soda and salt.
Mix rolled oats, sugar and ginger in a very large bowl or dishpan.
Stir in shortening, molasses, eggs, hot water, dry ingredients, raisins and nuts.
Work dough with hands until well mixed.
Add reserved 1/2 cup flour, if needed.
Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness; cut with 3 1/2 inch round cutter or roll by heaping tablespoons into a ball with hands and then flatten.
Place 2-3 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet.
Brush with water and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until set but not very browned.
Remove form baking sheets; cool on racks.
Makes 6 dozen.