Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients:

1 cup butter (2 sticks)

1 cup packed light brown sugar

2 cups quick-cooking/instant oatmeal

2 large egg whites

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.

2. In a large saucepan on medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar and oatmeal and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.

3. In a small bow, beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry (should have straight peaks). Fold the beaten egg whites into the oatmeal mixture until large lumps are gone.

4. Drop the mixture by spoonfuls 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets (do not worry if mixture is watery).

5. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are light brown. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

Comments:

If your looking for a simple, autumn cookie, this it it. It is warm and delicious for those breezy afternoons, and the perfect Thanksgiving dessert.

Source:

1001 Cookie Recipe Book

Serving: about 3 dozen

For Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies:

Follow the above recipe. While cookies cool, melt eight semi-sweet chocolate squares in a double boiler. Dip the bottom and slight edge of each cookie in the chocolate, set on wax paper, and let cool completely.

Comments:

These are the greatest gift to give. Warm oatmeal and delicious chocolate make the perfect pair.