Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies
(makes about 3 dozen)
| 1 | cup (140 g ) unbleached all-purpose flour |
| 1/2 | teaspoon (2.5 ml) baking soda |
| 1/4 | teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground cinnamon |
| 1/8 | teaspoon (0.6 ml) salt |
| 1/2 | cup (1 stick/100 grams) margarine, at room temperature |
| 3/4 | cup (145 g) light brown sugar |
| 2 | tablespoons (24 g) granulated sugar |
| 2 | tablespoons (30 ml) 1% milk |
| 1/2 | teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract |
| 1 1/2 | cups (120 g) rolled oats |
| 1/2 | cup (52 g) dark raisins |
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180 °C), Gas Mark 4. Lightly coat a large cookie sheet with cooking spray.
- Onto a piece of waxed paper, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, cream the margarine and both sugars until light and fluffy. Add the egg, milk, and vanilla. Beat well. Gradually add the flour mixture, 1/4 cup at a time, beating after each addition.
- By hand, stir in rolled oats and raisins. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheet at least 2 inches apart. Bake until golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer cookies to racks to cool.
| Per 2-cookie serving: | 155 calories (33% calories from fat), 2 g protein, 6 g total fat (1.0 g saturated fat), 24 g carbohydrates, 1 g dietary fiber, 12 mg cholesterol, 119 mg sodium |
| Diabetic exchanges: | 1 1/2 carbohydrate (bread/starch), 1 fat |
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