Oat Flakes Cookies

Oat flakes cookies are a great choice both for an energy-packed breakfast and for a tasty break during the day. Here is the recipe to make them homemade style:

Ingredients

• 100 g of oat flakes
• 100 g of flour (preferably wholemeal for a more rustic touch)
• 100 g of butter or margarine
• 80 g of sugar (brown for a more aromatic note)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• Optional: grated zest of lemon or orange, raisins, chocolate chips, nuts

Preparazione

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. In a bowl, mix the oat flakes with the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, cream the butter with the sugar until creamy. Add the egg and continue to mix.
4. Combine the two mixtures, possibly adding the citrus zest or other optional ingredients.
5. With slightly damp hands, form small mounds of dough and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving a bit of space between each.
6. Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes or until they become golden.
7. Let them cool on a rack before serving.

Curiosity

These cookies have origins in Anglo-Saxon tradition and are appreciated for their energy content. Vary the added ingredients to always try new flavors. For example, you might add cinnamon or ginger powder for a spicy note.

Happy cooking and enjoy your meal!