Ingredients and Weight:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves or allspice
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves or allspice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Drop the cookie dough by rounded spoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving enough space for the cookies to spread.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
(Per serving, assuming making 8 cookies)
- Calories: Approx. 250 calories per cookie
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Protein: 3g
- Fibre: 2g (based on ingredients listed)
Dish Characteristics:
- These cookies are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with a spicy, oatmeal flavour.
- The combination of spices gives the cookies a warm and cozy taste that is popular in American cuisine.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are delicious! The perfect balance of spice and oatmeal."
- "My family loved these cookies. The texture is spot on and the flavor is amazing."
- "A unique and tasty cookie recipe that I will definitely make again."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use softened butter and not melted butter for the best results.
- Adjust the spices according to your preference or experiment with other spices like ginger or cardamon for a different flavor profile.
