Cereal and Seed Cookie Recipes - Scottish Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup/150 g all-purpose/plain flour

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/8 tsp salt

• 2/3 cup/150 g butter, softened

• 1 1/4 cups/250 g firmly packed dark brown sugar

• 1 large egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract/essence

• 1 cup/150 g old-fashioned rolled oats

• 1 tbsp water or more as needed

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Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/gas 4. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.

2. Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl. Beat the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until creamy.

3. Add the egg, beating until just blended. Add the vanilla. Mix in the dry ingredients, oats, and water.

4. Roll teaspoons of the mixture into balls and place on the prepared cookie sheets, about 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) apart, flattening them slightly.

5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer to racks to cool.