Chewy Oatmeal Molasses Cookies

Chewy oatmeal molasses cookies offer a delightful texture from oats and a rich flavor profile of molasses, cinnamon, and ginger.

Category Tags:

DessertSnack

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C) and prepare a baking sheet.

  2. Cream sugar and shortening, then blend in vanilla, egg, and molasses.

  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and ginger.

  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined, then fold in the quick-cooking oats.

  5. Form the dough into 1-inch balls or drop spoonfuls onto the prepared sheet.

  6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, then cool completely before serving.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 73 kcal
Carbohydrate: 12 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 1 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 80 mg
Sugar: 7 g
Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g