Oatmeal Molasses Crisps

Name: Oatmeal Molasses Crisps
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: about 15 dozen.
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups butter, softened; 5 cups sugar; 4 large eggs; 1/3 cup dark molasses; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4-1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 4-3/4 cups old-fashioned oats; 2 cups finely chopped pecans

In Amish and Mennonite homes, home cooking is guaranteed delicious. So when I found this recipe in an Amish cookbook, I knew I had to try it. It's become a favorite of our family as well as the folks at our church fellowship. —Jori Schellenberger, Everett, Washington

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups butter, softened
5 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1/3 cup dark molasses
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
4-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
4-3/4 cups old-fashioned oats
2 cups finely chopped pecans

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in molasses and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture. If necessary, transfer to a larger bowl; stir in oats and pecans.
Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake until edges are firm, 10-12 minutes. Cool on pans 3 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 75 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 66mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Oatmeal Molasses Crisps in Best of Country Cookies

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mikes1me

Mar 23, 2019

These turned out so good! As others noted, I halved the recipe and it still made 56 big cookies. For personal preference I substituted a bag of milk chocolate chips for the pecans. Big hit in my house!
Moophey

Mar 19, 2019

These are absolutely delicious! The recipe makes a LOT. Use real butter for best results. Whenever I make these, I have to take some for some ladies that I work with because they talk about how awesome these cookies are all the time. They truly are delicious...chewy and crispy at the same time with the delicious hint of molasses and toasty pecans. Mmmmm Mmmmm!
carol

Feb 24, 2019

I also make half a recipe because there are just 2 of us. They were awesome as is, then I tried add-ins. I use the full 3 teaspoons of cinnamon for half of the recipe because we like it. So far I've tried chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and raisins. Today I added 1 c of coconut and made half with chocolate chips and half with raisins. I'm expecting them to be delicious! Next batch will be craisins and white chips.
m

Feb 5, 2019

These are so delicious. This makes a lot of cookies so I halved it. I baked 4 dozen and froze the rest in logs so I can slice and bake right out of the freezer. I did make a few changes since my kids wanted chocolate chip cookies--omitted the cinnamo and added 2 cups chocolate chips. Super quick to make.
gamblingfool

Nov 3, 2018

I have not made these, hence no star rating. I don’t bake often and am just wondering if these would still be delicious if I quartered this recipe? 180 cookies sounds overwhelming! Any help from bakers would be greatly appreciated!
jkguillory

Dec 5, 2011

My family fell in love with these cookies, the molasses is a great replacement for brown sugar and the hint of cinnamon is wonderful.