Molasses Oatmeal White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup white chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture and beat until just combined.
4. Stir in the oats and white chocolate chips.
5. Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about an inch of space between each cookie.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Molasses is a by-product of the sugar-making process.
• The combination of molasses and oats gives these cookies a chewy texture.
• White chocolate chips are a delicious addition to these cookies.