Healthy-ish Irish Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients and Weight:

• Plain flour: 1 cup (250ml)
• Whole oatmeal: 1/2 cup (125ml)
• Unsalted butter: 100g
• Brown sugar: 100g
• Granulated sugar: 50g
• Eggs: 2
• Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
• Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
• Chocolate chips or raisins (optional): 100g (can be adjusted according to preference)

Preparation Time:

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

Difficulty Level:

Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, oatmeal, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and both sugars until smooth.
4. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix well. If using chocolate chips or raisins, stir them in at this stage.
6. Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto a baking sheet, leaving enough space for the cookies to spread.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: Approximately 250 calories per cookie (based on the given ingredients)
• Fat: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Protein: 4g

Dish Characteristics:

• The cookies are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a slight crunch from the oatmeal.
• The combination of brown sugar and vanilla extract gives the cookies a classic American flavor.
• The dish is relatively healthy due to the use of oatmeal and can be customized with different additions like chocolate chips or raisins.

User Comments:

1. "These cookies are delicious! The oatmeal gives them a unique texture and flavor."
2. "I love the combination of vanilla and brown sugar, it reminds me of my childhood."
3. "I added some chocolate chips and it made the cookies even better!"
4. "These cookies are perfect for a healthy snack or as a dessert."
5. "The cookies were easy to make and my family loved them!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Ensure that the oven is preheated to the correct temperature before baking.
• Leave enough space between the cookies on the baking sheet for them to spread during baking.
• Adjust the amount of chocolate chips or raisins according to preference.