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

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Ingredients

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.