Sugar was the first food item to be rationed in the United States during WWII on May 4, 1942. Ration Book One was issued to Americans – one to every member of the household – in order for everyone to receive a fair share of sugar.
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Hunting for the Best Wartime Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe
I’m on the hunt for the best oatmeal raisin cookie recipe from wartime that I can find. In my opinion, Oatmeal Raisin cookies need to be soft, chewy, not too sweet with a good balance of salt. They need to have just enough raisins, and definitely no nuts. But it’s been harder to find in wartime cookbooks than I thought.
