Nut and Spice Cookie Recipes - Java Cookies

 

Ingredients 

• 1 cup/150 g all­purpose/plain flour

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 cup/125 g butter, softened

• 1 cup/200 g granulated sugar

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

• 1/2 cup/75 g salted peanuts

• 1 cup/100 g corn flakes

• 2 1/4 cups/330 g old-fashioned rolled oats

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Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F/150°C/gas 2. Butter a cookie sheet. Sift the flour, baking powder, and baking soda into a medium bowl.

2. Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until creamy.

3. Add the egg, beating until just blended. Mix in the dry ingredients, peanuts, corn flakes, and oats to make a stiff dough.

4. Drop teaspoons of the dough 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart onto the prepared cookie sheet.

5. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool on the sheet until the cookies firm slightly. Transfer to racks and let cool completely.