Sunday, May 13, 2012

Oatmeal Cookies


Oatmeal is such a healthy food. It is rich in phytochemicals that have cancer fighting properties. Those who eat oats are likely to develop heart disease too. It is also good source of soluble and insoluble fiber and protein. Unfortunately, my family is not use to eating it. Or maybe we are not creative enough to think of ways to make oatmeal appetizing.  So I make us  oatmeal cookies. Which is by far the perfect cookies that I baked! It's easy to do and I am not being biased when I say it's yummy! 

Ingredients
§  1 cup oats
§  3/4 cup all-purpose flour
§  1/2 teaspoon baking powder
§  1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
§  1/2 cup butter, softened
§  3/4 cup light brown sugar
§  1 teaspoon vanilla extract
§  1 piece raw egg
§  1/4 teaspoon salt
§  1/2 cup raisins (I forgot to buy raisins so I omit this)

Cooking Procedure
1.     Combine flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt then mix well. Set aside.
2.     Put the butter in a mixing bowl then cream using an electric mixer.
3.     Gradually add the light brown sugar while beating. Continue beating until the texture becomes fluffy.
4.     Add-in the vanilla extract then continue mixing for 2 to 3 minutes.
5.     Put-in the egg then beat in low-speed for another minute.
6.     Gradually add the oats and mix until fully distributed.
7.     Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture (flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon) then mix again.
8.     Add the raisins and incorporate with the other ingredients.
9.     Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
10.   Place a wax or parchment paper on top of the cookie sheet or baking tray. Scoop some of the mixture and arrange on top of the wax/parchment paper. Flatten the mixture to a thickness of about 1/2 inch.
11.   Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
12.   Remove the cookie from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
13.   Transfer to a cooling grid to completely cool.
14.   Serve. Share and enjoy!

baked perfectly! love it!



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