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Molasses Oat Bran Cookies Recipe

Award-winning recipe! These healthier molasses oat bran cookies, a 1990 Pillsbury Bake-Off winner by Constance Dudley, are delightfully chewy and subtly spiced. This recipe, adapted from the 50th Anniversary Best of Bake-Off cookbook, creates two batches of delicious cookies perfect for sharing (or keeping all to yourself!). Easily adaptable for vegan baking with Ener-G egg replacer and raw sugar substitute. Get ready for a taste of nostalgia and wholesome goodness!

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 65.5 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.6 (10 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Molasses Oat Bran Cookies

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How to Make Molasses Oat Bran Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 large egg (or 1 flax egg for vegan option), 1 cup granulated sugar (or 1 cup raw sugar), and 1/2 cup molasses until well combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 1/2 cup oat bran, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours).
  6. In a small bowl, set aside 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or raw sugar) for rolling.
  7. Roll rounded tablespoons of dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the reserved sugar.
  8. Place the sugared dough balls 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets. Gently flatten each cookie with the bottom of a sugar-dipped glass.
  9. Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are crackly.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 1 minute before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

2g

Carbs

3g

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