Almond and Oatmeal Cookies

Now that I am quite comfortable with my cookie recipe which started when I first tried baking chocolate chip cookies which I have posted here, I have also become more confident to try out other popular flavors to put a little variety to my repertoire, hahaha! Initially, I have added a little bit of oats in my chocolate chip cookies, but then the Big Ate said the cookies were good, but could be better if I removed the chocolate chips altogether. So that's what I did, and even better, instead of the chocolate chips, I had replaced them with flaked almonds. It is quite good, if I may say so, a fine combination of the chewy cookie and crunch of the almond flakes. 
It was so good right out of the oven, but I am just disappointed that it had turned a little hard (although still ok) after 2 days of storage. It was not the case with my chocolate chips and choco marble cookies. Both had remained on its original state even after almost a week of baking. hmmm... note to self.... I have to find a way how I can keep these oatmeal cookies fresh until their last days! :)

Ingredients:
1-1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup oats (Quaker Oats to be exact)
3/4 cup flaked almonds
3 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup softened butter
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs


Method:

Preheat oven to 180degrees celcius.

Sift the flour into a mixing bowl and whisk in the baking soda and salt.

In another bowl, cream the butter, sugars and vanilla using an electric mixer on medium speed. Add the eggs one at a time, lowering the speed each time an egg is added. Slowly add in the oil. Mix until oil is completely blended with the creamed butter.

Slowly mix in the flour. Continue mixing on low speed until a smooth paste-like batter is formed. 

Fold in the oats and almonds and mix until evenly distributed with the batter.

Scoop out about 1tsp and line on a baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake for about 20-25 minutes until set.
Take out from the oven and transfer on a wire rack to cool for 2-5 minutes. 
Serve with milk or any other favorite drink or store on resealable jars or plastic containers. Enjoy!




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