Spicy Oatmeal Cookies

I love the flavor the molasses gives there cookies. From Southern Living.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 7 dozen

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup molasses
• 2  large eggs
• 1 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2  cups  uncooked oats
• 1 1⁄2 cups raisins
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped pecans (optional)

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, add the first 3 ingredients; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until blended.
2. Add eggs; beat until blended.
3. In another bowl, add the flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon; stir to combine.
4. Add to the shortening mixture; beat until blended.
5. Add in the oats, raisins, and pecans, if desired; stir to combine.
6. Drop batter by heaping teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets.
7. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until golden brown; transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.