Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Make sure your oven is fully preheated before baking.
2. Prepare Dry Ingredients:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, old-fashioned oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon (if using). Mix well and set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add Egg and Vanilla:
- Beat in the egg and pure vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Add Optional Ingredients:
- If you want to include raisins, chocolate chips, or any other optional ingredient, gently fold them into the dough at this stage.
7. Form Biscuits:
- Drop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving some space between each biscuit. You can use a cookie scoop for more uniform biscuits.
8. Flatten Slightly:
- Use the back of a fork to gently flatten each biscuit.
9. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the biscuits are lightly golden brown on the edges.
10. Cool and Serve:
- Allow the oatmeal biscuits to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Enjoy your homemade oatmeal biscuits! They’re a delightful treat for breakfast or as a snack with a cup of tea or coffee.