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The Syrupy Ingredient That Totally Improves Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
By Allison Lindsey
Oatmeal raisin cookies are the black sheep of the cookie world. However, including molasses in your raisin cookies could convert even the most hardcore critic.
The natural spiciness of molasses is reminiscent of ginger and cloves, which pairs well with the warm aromatics used in an oatmeal raisin cookie recipe, like cinnamon and nutmeg.
Its distinct caramel-like flavor and subtle hints of toffee and spice enhance the overall flavor profile of oatmeal raisin cookies, making each bite more exciting.
Molasses also retains moisture, giving your batch of oatmeal raisin cookies a soft, chewy center without compromising that irresistible exterior crunch.
Light molasses is sweet and dulcet, so it's most commonly used in baking. Dark molasses is sweet and bitter, giving your cookies a slightly less candied taste with an edgy bite.
Molasses is also rich in vitamins and minerals that can add a nutritious twist to oatmeal raisin cookies. However, it is considered an added sugar and should be used moderately.