Crunchy Oats Cookie

This oats cookie is easy to make and favourite for my family and friends.

Yield : 20 cookies


Ingredients:

2 ½ cups rolled oats
½ cup sifted all-purpose flour
¾ cup butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup raisins or choc chip
½ cup toasted walnuts (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 180 degrees C.

In large bowl, beat butter and sugars on medium speed of electric mixer until creamy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well.

Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well. Add oats and raisins and nuts; mix well.

Drop by rounded tablespoon or make balls with your hands and place onto greased baking tray.Press gently with fork or fingers.

Bake cookies for 15 to 17 minutes, (check your cookies before they’re done; depending on your scoop size, your baking time will vary) in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted.

Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Note: If you feel the cookie mix is too sticky , place it in the fridge for nearly ½ to 1 hour and continue making this healthy and nutritious cookies.