Friday, August 3, 2012

Whole wheat oatmeal raisin cookies


Whole Wheat Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients:
                                              
113 gr. margarine or butter ( softened)                  
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg ( room temperature)
1 pack vanilla
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon powder
1 1/2 cups oats
1/2 cup raisins

Methods:
Preheat oven to 175C.


 Step 1. In a clean bowl, mix together wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt , cinnamon powder and vanilla. Set aside.






Step 2. In a mixing bowl,with an electric mixer  cream margarine and sugar till fluffy.








This is done for around 2-3 minutes.







Step 3. Add in the egg and continue mixing just in medium speed.






Step 4.  Add in now the mixed dry ingredients from Step 1, continue to beat till combined.







Step 5. With wooden spoon, stir in now the oats.







Step 6. Followed with raisins, stir in till blended.







Step 7.  In a baking sheet with parchment paper, mold the cookies with the use of an ice cream scoop or tablespoons and drop them into the baking sheet, flattening them a little by patting the top with spoon. 
Bake in for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are brown. When cooked, remove them from the baking sheets and let them cool in the rack.




There you are with your cookies...any varations can be done with these cookies like adding your favorite nuts...Enjoy with hot coffee or tea!! :)