Oatmeal

Oatmeal cookies can make the worst day so much better.

An extremely lumpy, sticky, sugary, chocolate-dotted batter almost tastes as good raw as it does baked. (not advisable…but….)

The smell when they’re baking could sell your house in 5 minutes!

I like my cookies chewy, lightly browned and slightly underbaked, making the last 5 minutes of sitting on the cookie sheet, the finishing crisping of the base.

Add some unusual ingredients….grains, pepitos, dried fruits chopped or, dip one end in (a plain oatmeal cookie) a bath of melted dark or white chocolate for a special treat.

I’ve tried so many recipes to get the best texture, bake and taste. This one does it for me. I think it’s the addition of the water….or perhaps the use of large flake oats that gives the best cookie and right amount of chew.

You could also bake them a bit larger, fill them with vanilla ice cream and voila! Oatmeal cookie ice cream sandwiches.

The possibilities……