Addictive Oatmeal Molasses Cookies  | 
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                                            Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Taken from my mom's treasury of recipes. You can substitute craisins instead of the raisins - they taste wonderful too! Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                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  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. 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.                              | 
                         
                         
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