Ingredients and Weight:
- Oats (ground): 1 cup
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Butter: 1 stick (8 tablespoons)
- Brown sugar: ¾ cup
- White sugar: ¼ cup
- Raisins: ½ cup
- Egg: 1 large
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and both sugars until well mixed.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the raisins.
- Drop the cookie dough by rounded spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
(Per cookie, based on above ingredients): Calories: 150, Fat: 6g, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Soft and chewy cookies with a slight crunch on the edges.
- Rich flavor from the combination of oats, raisin, and vanilla.
- Ideal for an after-dinner snack or as a part of a tea-time spread.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are fantastic! The perfect balance of sweet and savory."
- "Love the combination of oats and raisins. Makes for a healthy and tasty cookie."
- "These cookies are so soft and delicious. The vanilla flavor is very pronounced."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use ground oats for a smoother texture in the cookies.
- Do not over-bake; the cookies should be soft in the center when removed from the oven.
- For best results, use room temperature eggs and butter.
