Simple Oatmeal Molasses Cookies (With Chocolate Chips)
These simple Oatmeal Molasses Cookies are the best! They’re slightly chewy with crispy edges and packed with rich, buttery, caramel flavor and pops of sweet raisins and chocolate. These crowd-pleasing cookies are perfect for any day of the year!
If you’ve been checking out Made in a Pinch for any length of time, you probably know I’m a huge chocolate fan.
So it’s probably no surprise that I’ll pick up a Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Cookie or enjoy some No-Bake Chocolate Lasagna long before I’ll pick up an oatmeal raisin cookie.
Chocolate Chip Cookies are my favorite! But my husband loves oatmeal raisin cookies.
Would you call that an example of opposites attract?
Recently as I was making some oatmeal raisin cookies, I contemplated tossing in some chocolate to make the classic oatmeal cookie…better.
I took the plunge – and they turned out amazing! Now I can heartily get on board with oatmeal raisin cookies. And even my traditional oatmeal raisin cookie-loving husband likes them!
So now I’m sharing these delicious chewy cookies with you so you can create the same magic in your home! If you love a good oatmeal raisin cookie, give this great recipe a try!
If you want more super yummy cookie recipes, try my Easy White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies or Chocolate Raspberry Cookies.
Simple Oatmeal Molasses Cookies Recipe Ingredients
These soft cookies use simple ingredients! Here’s what you’ll need:
- Butter – unsalted, softened
- Brown Sugar – packed
- Granulated Sugar
- Eggs – large, at room temperature
- Molasses – light or dark
- All-Purpose Flour – or gluten-free flour
- Salt
- Baking Soda
- Rolled Oats (also called old-fashioned oats)– quick oats will work as well
- Raisins – black or golden
- Chocolate Chips – mini chips are my preference
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How To Make Simple Oatmeal Molasses Cookies
Making these chewy oatmeal cookies is super simple! Just follow these step-by-step instructions.
Step 1 – Preheat Oven And Prepare Cookie Sheet
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2 – Cream Butter And Sugars
Add butter to a large mixing bowl and beat with a mixer on medium speed until creamy and smooth.
Add the brown sugar and white sugar. Beat until well incorporated and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
Step 3 – Add Eggs
Add eggs in one at a time mixing until completely mixed.
Step 4 – Add Molasses
Next, pour in molasses and mix well.
Step 5 – Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt and baking soda.
Step 6 – Add Dry Ingredients To Wet Ingredients
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix on low speed.
Step 7 – Add Extras
Once the dough has formed, carefully fold in the raisins, oats, and chocolate chips.
Step 8 – Bake Cookies
Using a cookie scoop, make dough balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake for approximately 8 – 12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden brown.
Step 9
Remove the cookies from the oven and place the baking sheet on a cooling rack. Allow the cookies to cool completely before moving them off the baking sheet.
Enjoy your molasses oatmeal cookies!
Simple Oatmeal Molasses Cookies Recipe Notes And Tips
- If you have worked with molasses before, you know how thick and sticky it is. So here’s a quick and easy tip when working with molasses. Spray the measuring cup with cooking spray before pouring in the molasses – it’ll slide right out!
- Quick oats will work in place of the rolled oats but I would not use instant oats for this recipe.
- Take the cookies out of the oven just before the center is fully baked for a delicious soft and chewy center.
- If you prefer your raisins plump and juicy, soak them in warm water for 10 – 15 minutes. Blot them dry before adding them to the cookie dough.
Variations Of Simple Oatmeal Molasses Cookies To Try
- Try adding dried cranberries or apricots to the cookies instead of raisins. You won’t be disappointed.
- Needing a little extra crunch? Chopped pecans, walnuts, or maybe some chopped hazelnuts.
- Salted sunflower kernels are one of my favorite additions to these cookies.
- Use whole wheat flour instead of regular all-purpose flour.
- Feel free to add a teaspoon of vanilla extract, if you want!
Make Them Gluten-Free
There are two ingredients in this recipe that you will need to ensure are gluten-free. First, simply replace the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free mix.
Also, check your rolled oats. Although oats are naturally gluten-free, they are often processed in plants that also process wheat and can become contaminated.
Finally, check your chocolate chips, as some are also processed in facilities that contaminate them with gluten.
Storing Oatmeal Molasses Cookies
If you have leftover cookies, you can store them in an airtight container or cookie jar at room temperature for up to a week. NOTE: Your cookies may get a little crunchier after about 3 days.
Make Ahead Instructions
To save time, you can make the dough up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate it (in a resealable plastic bag or covered tightly with plastic wrap).
Freezing Instructions
Make cookie balls and put them onto a baking sheet then freeze them. Transfer them to a storage container or freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
You can bake the frozen balls of cookie dough without thawing them first, but they will likely need an extra 2-3 minutes of baking time.
You can also freeze these cookies after baking. Allow them to fully cool, then place them in a freezer bag or storage container and freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, let them thaw at room temperature and enjoy.
What can I substitute for molasses?
Great question! I love molasses, but not everyone does! Some great substitution options include maple syrup, dark corn syrup, or honey. Just to make sure you know, these alternatives may change the flavor a bit. But by all means, experiment and find what tastes best to you.
More Fabulously Delicious Cookies To Try
- Lemon Blueberry Cookies
- White Chocolate Lemon Thumbprint Cookies
- Matcha Snickerdoodles Cookies
- Brown Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies (Using Heath Bars!)
- Easy Pumpkin Cookies With Cake Mix Recipe
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Simple Oatmeal Molasses Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp molasses
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using an electric mixer, beat butter in a large bowl until creamy.
- Add brown and granulated sugar, then beat for about 2 minutes, until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
- Beat in the molasses.
- Add the flour, salt, and baking soda to a medium bowl, and stir with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula.
- Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, and beat on low speed until a dough has formed.
- Stir in oats, raisins, and chocolate chips.
- Use a cookie scoop to place dough onto cookie sheets, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the edges are just done.
- Transfer the baking sheet to a cooling rack, and allow them to cool completely before removing them from the baking sheet.
- Enjoy!
