Oatmeal cookies

Forgot to take cookies in back out of the oven

We've been eating light lately, or at least it seems light -- remember, Mom made dessert every night when I was growing up! Gradually we choose fewer desserts and less meat. So these oatmeal cookies are a treat, especially for C. They're his favorites. They're from the big Gourmet cookbook.

Oatmeal cookies

Beat together until fluffy:

10 T. butter, softened
1/3 C. light brown sugar
1/4 C. granulated sugar

Mix in:
1 large egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Add and mix until just combined:
1 3/4 C. rolled oats (not quick variety)
3/4 C. flour
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt

At this point it's all done. But you can add chocolate chips, fruits, etc. Today I added about a half cup each of coconut, toasted walnuts, and golden raisins.

The recipe says make huge cookies of 1 heaping tablespoon each. I made smaller cookies. Put on parchment-covered baking sheets. Run your fingers under water and press each cookie down lightly. Bake at 375° about 12 minutes. I like 15 minutes. The cookies in the back of the photo got more than that!