Easy Oatmeal Cookies - Pilar Hernández's Chilean Kitchen
These are the oatmeal cookies my mom used to make. They're really easy to modify; you can use chocolate chips instead of raisins, and they always turn out delicious. They keep for at least a week in a sealed tin, staying crisp and tasty. It's an easy recipe, and they're perfect with ice cream, tea, or as a snack.
- 100 grams of butter
- 1 beaten egg
- 1 cup granulated sugar (if you want them more golden like the ones in the photo, use 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar)
- 1/2 cup of walnuts and 1/2 cup of chopped raisins soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes (or chocolate chips)
- 1 1/2 cups of globena or regular oats
- 3/4 cup of flour
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla
- Beat the butter with the sugar until pale and creamy, add the vanilla and the egg and beat until incorporated.
- Add the flour with the baking powder.
- Add the oats, nuts, and raisins.
- Mix well to form a soft dough. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350F or 180C.
- Place 1 tablespoon of dough onto the greased tin or one covered with Silpat or parchment paper.
- Bake for approximately 12-14 minutes, remove when they are browning at the edges, let them rest for 5 minutes in the hot tin, then remove with the help of a dull knife to a wire rack, let cool completely before serving or storing.
How to measure flour?
Use measuring cups. The most common measurement is 1 cup = 240 ml. There are several ways to measure flour; the one I use is: Take the bag of flour out of the bag and stir it a little with a fork to loosen it. Press the measuring cup into the bag, fill it heaped, and use a knife to discard the excess flour, making the cup level. However, it's better to fill the cup by scooping flour from the bag with a large spoon and leveling it with a knife. Do not compact the flour.
Can I use instant oats in the cookies?
No, I don't recommend it; it hydrates too quickly and doesn't produce the classic texture.
Description
A snack or to enjoy with a coffee.
