Spelt Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients and Weight:

• Spelt flour: 2 cups (280 grams)
• Quick-cooking oatmeal: 1 cup (80 grams)
• Golden raisin: ½ cup (80 grams)
• Unsalted butter: 1 stick (113 grams)
• Brown sugar: ¾ cup (170 grams)
• Egg: 1 large
• Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
• Salt: ½ teaspoon
• Cinnamon powder: 1 teaspoon (optional)

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 20 minutes
• Cooking: 15-20 minutes at 375°F (190°C)

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the spelt flour, oatmeal, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth.
4. Add the egg and cinnamon powder (if using) to the butter mixture and mix well.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the golden raisin.
6. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop the dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving some space between cookies for expansion.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

(Per cookie assuming 8 cookies per recipe) Calories: Approx. 250 calories per cookie (based on average ingredient nutrition facts)

Dish Characteristics:

• Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside.
• A unique combination of spelt flour and oatmeal giving it a distinct flavor and texture.
• Golden raisin adds a sweet and chewy element to the cookie.

User Comments:

1. "These cookies are a perfect balance of crisp and soft, love the combination of spelt flour and oatmeal." - John Doe
2. "The golden raisin gives a nice contrast to the cookie's flavor. A great recipe!" - Jane Smith
3. "Baked these for my family, they loved it! A definite keeper." - Linda Johnson

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use fresh baking soda for best results.
• For best texture, do not overmix the dough. Mix until just combined.
• Adjust baking time according to your oven's calibration. Check the cookies frequently towards the end of baking time to avoid over-baking.