Best 9 Molasses Oatmeal Cookies Recipes

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Are you searching for a delectable treat that combines the comforting warmth of molasses with the wholesome goodness of oats? Look no further! Our collection of molasses oatmeal cookies recipes offers a delightful array of variations, each bursting with flavor and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. From classic molasses oatmeal cookies with their soft and chewy texture to creative twists like chocolate chip molasses oatmeal cookies or maple molasses oatmeal cookies, our recipes cater to diverse preferences. Indulge in a nostalgic treat with our traditional molasses oatmeal cookies, featuring a blend of spices that create a symphony of flavors. Experience the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess with our tangy molasses oatmeal cookies, where a touch of citrus zest adds a refreshing twist. And for those who love a burst of chocolate, our chocolate chip molasses oatmeal cookies are a must-try, combining the richness of chocolate chips with the comforting taste of molasses. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, our recipes provide clear instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the baking process. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you with a batch of irresistible molasses oatmeal cookies that are sure to become a family favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WWII OATMEAL MOLASSES COOKIES



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This was my Grandmother's recipe from the 1940's. These cookies use molasses in place of brown sugar, which was one of the items rationed during the war (and harder to get than white sugar, they tell me). To me they're better than regular oatmeal cookies!

Provided by Diana S.

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes     Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups oatmeal
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
¾ cup shortening
2 eggs, beaten
5 tablespoons light molasses
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, oatmeal, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another large bowl, beat the sugar with the shortening until smooth and creamy; mix in beaten eggs, molasses, and vanilla. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients. Stir in walnuts and raisins. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until slightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 94.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

ADDICTIVE OATMEAL MOLASSES COOKIES



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Taken from my mom's treasury of recipes. You can substitute craisins instead of the raisins - they taste wonderful too!

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 35m

Yield 24-36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup nuts, chopped (optional)
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
6 tablespoons molasses

Steps:

  • Combine first eight ingredients in a bowl and mix well. In a separate bowl cream together the remaining four ingredients and mix with dry mix. Drop by teasoonfuls on cookie sheet and bake at 325 degrees for 12-15 minutes.

MOLASSES OATMEAL WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Soft molasses spice cookies with a touch of oats and white chocolate chips to put a twist on a classic cookie.

Provided by Grandma's Molasses

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Time 4h25m

Yield 42

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup McCann's® Quick Cooking Rolled Irish Oats
2 teaspoons Spice Islands® Ground Ginger
1 teaspoon Spice Islands ® Ground Saigon Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Clabber Girl® Baking Soda
¼ teaspoon Spice Islands® Ground Nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
¾ cup brown sugar, firmly packed
½ cup Grandma's® Molasses
1 egg
1 teaspoon Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract
1 cup white chocolate chips
¼ cup granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Mix flour, oats, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt in large bowl.
  • Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment (or a large bowl with electric mixer), cream together the butter and brown sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add molasses, egg, and vanilla and beat on medium speed until fully incorporated. Using a spatula, scrape down the sides to release some of the dough.
  • Gradually add flour mixture, one cup at a time, on low speed until well mixed.
  • Fold in the white chocolate chips and evenly distribute as best you can.
  • Press dough into a thick flat disk. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges of cookies just begin to brown. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 57.5 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

OATMEAL MOLASSES COOKIES



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The smell of these cookies take me straight back to when I was a little kid, running into the house checking the cookie jar because I knew mom had made a fresh batch! The molasses keeps them soft and chewy as well as giving them their distinct flavor. These remain my ALL-TIME favorite cookie. Makes approx. 3 dozen, depending on...

Provided by Kim Hall

Categories     Cookies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 c butter, unsalted
1 c sugar
1 egg
1/4 c light molasses
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon, ground
3/4 tsp cloves, ground
3/4 tsp ginger, ground
2 c oats, quick cooking or regular

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2. Beat butter and sugar until incorporated.
  • 3. Add egg and blend well.
  • 4. Add molasses and mix until blended.
  • 5. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and ginger.
  • 6. Stir dry ingredients into molasses mixture until incorporated.
  • 7. Stir in oats.
  • 8. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • 9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

SORGHUM MOLASSES OATMEAL COOKIES



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These cookies are very flavorful, not at all like the typical oatmeal cookie. If Sorghum isn't available in your neck of the woods, you can certainly substitute Molasses. For those that like raisins or chocolate chips, add as necessary. Some of our family doesn't appreciate the taste of chips or raisins, so I make some plain, and some with.

Provided by BakinBaby

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 24 cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup shortening
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/3 cup sorghum
1 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups oats
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Beat shortening, sugar, eggs an sorghum.
  • Stir in flour,soda,salt and cinnamon. Mix well.
  • Stir in oats.
  • Add in raisins, chips as desired.
  • Drop dough by huge tablespoons, about 3" apart on lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.9, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 156.7, Carbohydrate 32.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 14.1, Protein 4.2

MOLASSES OATMEAL CHIP COOKIES



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Oatmeal Chip Cookies are a fun way to finish this meal. Susan Henry from Bullhead City, Arizona says, "My mom liked to add different spices to traditional recipes and create unexpected tastes. Molasses and cinnamon make these cookies stand out."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses, egg and vanilla. Combine flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. , Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ADDICTIVE OATMEAL MOLASSES COOKIES



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This is a treasured recipe from my Mom passed down to me and now to my daughter and grandchildren. These cookies are wonderfully delicious and addictive. Feel free to substitute dried cranberries in place of the raisins if you prefer.

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Cookies

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 c rolled oats
1/2 c nuts (optional)
1 c raisins
1/2 c unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 c sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
6 Tbsp molasses

Steps:

  • 1. Combine first 8 ingredients (flour through raisins) in a bowl and mix well.
  • 2. In a separate bowl, cream together the remaining 4 ingredients (butter through molasses) and mix with dry ingredients.
  • 3. Drop by teaspoonfuls on cookie sheet and bake at 325 degrees F. for 12-15 minutes.

OATMEAL MOLASSES COOKIES



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90 yr. old grandpa is coming for a visit. Since cookies are a part of his daily diet, I'm going to attempt to make him healthier versions. I looked through a dozen recipes on this site for molasses cookies and then came up with my own that fit what ingredients I had while still maintaining a healthier approach to cookies.

Provided by analog kid

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 20m

Yield 20 cookies, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 cup brewed tea
1/3 cup blackstrap molasses
1/8 cup margarine
1/8 cup applesauce
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon smooth natural-style peanut butter
1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon allspice
4 tablespoons chocolate protein powder
3/4 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup flour

Steps:

  • Dissolve baking powder and baking soda in brewed tea, set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together molasses, margarine, applesauce, maple syrup, peanut butter, egg white, and tea mixture until smooth.
  • In a large bowl mix the rest of the dry ingredients.
  • Add wet mixture to dry and stir until all blended.
  • Drop teaspoons full onto greased cookie sheet and press down slightly with greased fork.
  • Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.1, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 102.8, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.7, Protein 1.1

MOLASSES OATMEAL COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Dessert     Bake

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 c. shortening
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. milk
1/2 c. molasses
1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. old fashioned oatmeal
1 tsp. soda
1/2 c. nuts (opt.)
1/2 c. raisins (opt.)

Steps:

  • Cream together the shortening, sugar and cinnamon. Beat in molasses and egg. Beat in flour and baking soda alternately with milk. Stir in oatmeal and mix thoroughly. Add raisins and or nuts if using. Drop by teaspoonful on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use old-fashioned oats. Quick-cooking or instant oats will not work as well in this recipe.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at a high temperature. This will help them develop a crispy exterior and a chewy interior.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack. This will help them set and prevent them from becoming soggy.

Conclusion:

These molasses oatmeal cookies are a classic for a reason. They are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your cookies turn out perfectly every time.

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