Chinese Five-Spice Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients and Weight:

• Plain flour: 2 cups (250 grams)
• Quick-cooking oatmeal: 1 cup (100 grams)
• Golden raisin: ½ cup (75 grams)
• Unsalted butter: 100 grams (room temperature)
• Brown sugar: ¾ cup (packed, 170 grams)
• Egg: 1 large (about 50 grams)
• Chinese five-spice powder: 1 teaspoon
• Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
• Salt: ½ teaspoon

Preparation Time:

• Preparation time: 30 minutes
• Cooking time: 15 minutes
• Total time: 45 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, oatmeal, baking powder, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg and Chinese five-spice powder to the butter mixture and mix well.
5. Stir in the raisin.
6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
7. Shape the dough into small balls and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
8. Flatten slightly with a fork.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
10. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: About 250 per cookie (based on the given ingredients)
• Fat: 12 grams
• Carbohydrates: 35 grams
• Protein: 4 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• These cookies have a unique flavor from the combination of Chinese five-spice powder and oatmeal.
• The texture is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
• The raisin adds a nice chewiness and sweetness to the cookie.

User Comments:

1. "These cookies are amazing! The combination of flavors is unique and delicious."
2. "I love the crispiness of these cookies with the soft center. The five-spice powder gives it a nice kick."
3. "These cookies are perfect for an afternoon snack or as a treat after dinner."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use room-temperature butter for best results.
• Do not overbake the cookies, or they will become hard and crunchy.
• Adjust the amount of Chinese five-spice powder according to your preference for spice level.