Jim Coleman Recipes

Oatmeal Almond Cookies

For this recipe you will need:

• 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup light molasses
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup raisins or chopped dates
• 1 cup chopped toasted almonds

Heat oven to 350°. Lightly grease baking sheets.

In large bowl, with electric mixer, cream brown sugar and oil until light.

Add egg; beat well. Blend in molasses and almond extract. Blend in flour and remaining ingredients.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet, about 2 1/2 to 3 inches apart.

Bake cookies for 8 to 12 minutes or until browned. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool. Makes about 48 cookies.