Oatmeal Molasses Cookies

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As desserts go, this one isn't bad if you're watching your middle. If you're a batter-licker, have a nibble before you put in the raw egg. After that, you'll just have to wait the 10 agonizing minutes they take to bake.

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ginger
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1
    Heat oven to 350° F.
  • 2
    Cream butter and sugars in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  • 3
    Add molasses and egg and beat well.
  • 4
    Stir in salt, baking soda, cinnamon and ginger.
  • 5
    Add flour and oats and stir well.
  • 6
    Stir in raisins.
  • 7
    Place spoonfuls on a greased baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
  • 8
    Allow to cool for 1–2 minutes.
  • 9
    Remove from cookie sheet and cool on cookie rack.
  • Try adding chopped walnuts or pecans for a crunchy and nutritious extra.
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