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Oatmeal & Raisin Cookies - crispy on the outside & chewy on the inside


I’ve always loved oatmeal—nothing says “good morning” quite like a warm, creamy bowl to start the day. Oats are widely known for their many health benefits, which is why I try to incorporate them into our meals regularly, whether in dosas, idlis, breads, or cookies.

Oatmeal cookies, however, are a classic enjoyed around the world. They’re especially delicious with raisins, though chocolate chips make a wonderful substitute for those who prefer them. What I love most is the irresistible aroma of cinnamon that fills the house as these cookies bake—a fragrance that makes the whole experience even more delightful.

A popular theory for the origin of oatmeal raisin cookies is that they descended from Scottish/British oat cakes. In war times, soldiers would carry oat cakes to battle with them for boosts of energy during battle. The first recipe for these goodies was written by Fannie Merritt Farmer in 1896. Oatmeal raisin cookies are also often considered a “health food,” especially it's good for a healthy treat.

So, here's the recipe.


Ingredients:

1 cup choco chips

1 cup butter (softened)

1 1⁄2 cups brown sugar (packed)

2 eggs

2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon

2 cups oatmeal (quick cooking oats)

Method:

Cream and beat together (using elect. mixer) the butter, brown sugar, and eggs.

Mix together the flour, soda, baking powder, cinnamon, oatmeal and add to the creamed mixture, using beater to mix.

Last, add the choco chips.

With a spoon, mix them in lightly.

Drop by teaspoonfuls on lightly greased cookie sheets.

Use Tablespoonfuls to make bigger cookies!

Bake them between 180°C for 10-12 minutes.

Take them out before they get brown!

Cool for a couple of minutes on the cookie sheet before transferring to waxed paper to cool completely.

Enjoy!

Chocolate lovers will love the chips, and whole-grain seekers will appreciate the natural oats. If you fancy biting into some nuts.... then replace the choco chips with chopped cashews or almonds. 

 

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