These basic oatmeal cookies are delicious plain or you can spice them up with any or all of the optional ingredients. *For information on healthy options for oil, sugar, and flour, see Vegan Options.
PREP 20 min / TEMP 375 F (190 C) / MAKES 12
- INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 c OIL
- 1 c SUGAR*
- 1 EGG*
- 1/2 tsp VANILLA
- 3/4 c FLOUR*
- 1/2 tsp BAKING SODA
- 1 1/2 c UNCOOKED OATMEAL
- OPTIONAL: 1/2 c RAISINS, 1/2 c PECANS, 1/4 tsp CLOVES, 1/4 tsp GINGER, 1/4 tsp ALLSPICE, 1/4 tsp NUTMEG
- DIRECTIONS
- Cream OIL and SUGAR, add EGG and VANILLA; mix well
- Whisk FLOUR, BAKING SODA, SALT and optional spices together; add one-third at a time to the oil mixture; mix well
- Fold in OATMEAL and mix thoroughly
- Stir in RAISINS and PECANS
- Form the dough into balls, about 2 Tbsp each, and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes in preheated oven at 375 F
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