Grandmother Bates's Oatmeal Cookies
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Prep time | 20 min |
| Cook time | 18-20 min @ 350° |
| Source | The Feast Nearby by Robin Mather (pg 61) |
| Yield / serves | ~2.5 dozen |
| Rating | Yummy! |
Note: Just to be clear, there is no "Grandmother Bates" in our own household. This is the book's author's great-great grandmother.
Ingredients
- 1 c salted butter, at room temperature (do not use margarine)
- 1 c sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 t baking soda
- 1/4 c milk
- 1 t vanilla extract
- 1 c dried cherries, blueberries, or raisins
- 2 c all-purpose flour
- 2 c rolled oats (not instant)
- 1/2 t grated nutmeg
- 1/2 t salt
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350. Lightly grease two baking sheets or line with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Dissolve the baking soda in the milk, then add the vanilla. Add the milk mixture to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat well to combine.
In another large mixing bowl, combine the dried cherries and flour. Toss with a fork to lightly flour the cherries. Stir in the oats, nutmeg, and salt. Stir well to combine. Add the flour mixture to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat just until combined.
Drop the dough by the tablespoon 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. If desired, flatten a little with your fingers; the dough will tend to hold its shape while baking.
Bake the cookies, one sheet at a time, for 18-20 minutes, until the cookies are golden and set. Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then remove to wire racks to finish cooling.
