Sweet oatmeal cookies
12 servings
30 minutes
Sweet oatmeal cookies are a warm memory of home comfort and American culinary traditions. Their history begins in simple farms where oats were used to create nutritious and hearty sweets. The delicate combination of oats, raisins, molasses, and butter gives the cookies softness and depth of flavor. The light caramel note of brown sugar and molasses makes them particularly appealing to lovers of natural sweetness. They are perfect for morning tea or cozy evenings by the fireplace. These cookies are easy to take along, staying fresh and soft for a long time. They can be served with hot chocolate or strong coffee, complemented by nuts or honey. This classic treat fills the home with warmth and aroma.
1
Preheat the oven to 150 degrees. Grease a baking tray (33x23 cm) with softened butter and line it with non-stick baking paper.
- Butter: 150 g
2
Mix the oats, chopped raisins, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center. In a heavy pot, gently melt unsalted butter, sugar, and molasses. Pour into the well, then gradually mix the oats into the center. Stir the entire mixture.
- Rolled oats: 400 g
- Raisins: 50 g
- Salt: pinch
- Butter: 150 g
- Brown sugar: 5 tablespoon
- Treacle (syrup): 4 tablespoons
3
Press the mixture onto a baking tray, ensuring the corners are filled. Bake in the center of the oven for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, drizzle with syrup, and continue baking for another 10 minutes.
- Treacle (syrup): 4 tablespoons
4
While the cookies are still hot, cut them into squares. Then remove from the mold and place in an airtight container.
