Classic Oatmeal Cookies
6 servings
60 minutes
Classic oatmeal cookies are the embodiment of home comfort and warm memories. Although often associated with American cuisine, similar recipes also find a place in Italian baking tradition, where simple and natural ingredients are valued above all. Delicate with a light caramel note from cane sugar, it has a rich textural contrast – soft inside and crispy outside. The aroma of vanilla adds a subtle sweetness that complements the rich flavor of oats. This cookie is perfect for morning coffee or afternoon tea, and its healthy ingredients make it an excellent snack choice. Easy to prepare, it requires no complex techniques but always delights with its rich flavor and the aroma of fresh baking, enveloping the home in warmth and joy.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
2
Beat room temperature butter with sugar until fluffy using a mixer. Then add the egg, vanillin, and water. Beat again.
- Butter: 180 g
- Cane sugar: 280 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Water: 4 tablespoons
- Vanillin: 1 teaspoon
3
In a separate container, mix the flakes, flour, baking soda, and salt. Then add the dry ingredients to the oily mixture and mix well.
- Oat flakes: 360 g
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Wheat flour: 140 g
- Soda: 0.5 teaspoon
4
Grease the baking sheet with oil. Scoop the dough with a tablespoon and place it on the sheet with plenty of space between each. About 8 cookies can fit at a time. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cookies are golden brown. This should yield about 20 medium-sized cookies.
- Butter: 180 g
5
After baking, cool on a rack until firm.