Henry and Maudie's Oatmeal Cookies

These whole wheat oat cookies make a nice snack cookie, not necessarily a sweet treat kind of cookie. Good and healthful. For variety, add chopped raisins, currants, or nuts.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 58 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ cup butter, softened
• ¼ cup water
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup sifted whole wheat flour
• 1 ½ cups brown sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

Step 2

Stir together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.

Step 3

Cream together brown sugar and butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Stir in egg, water, and vanilla until combined. Mix in flour mixture, then stir in oats. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and edges are set, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.