Oat and Raisin Cookies

Ingredients:

  • 115g unsalted butter, softened
  • 100g light brown sugar
  • 50g granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 120g plain flour
  • ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 120g rolled oats
  • 100g raisins

Method:

  1. Preheat the oven
    Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or Gas Mark 4. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the butter and sugars
    In a large bowl, beat together the butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and creamy.
  3. Add the wet ingredients
    Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Mix the dry ingredients
    In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Add oats and raisins
    Fold in the rolled oats and raisins until evenly distributed.
  7. Shape the cookies
    Using a tablespoon or your hands, scoop out the dough and shape into small balls. Place them on the lined baking tray, leaving space for spreading.
  8. Bake
    Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown (the centres may look slightly underdone).
  9. Cool and serve
    Allow the cookies to cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.