Swedish Oatmeal Cookies

I’ve previously mentioned how I like Joanna Fluke’s Hannah Swenson books.  I’m rereading some of the books in the series.  As I was reading Key Lime Murder, she included this recipe.  I was instantly intrigued.  I’ve made other oatmeal cookies that included chocolate chips and M&M’s.  This year I wanted something simple.  This cookie fits the bill!!!

Swedish Oatmeal Cookies

Stars of the recipe:

• 1 c. butter (2 sticks)
• 3/4 c. white sugar (granulated)
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 c. unsifted flour (all-purpose or white whole wheat)
• 2 c. oatmeal (I used old-fashioned oatmeal.  I love that texture.)
• 1 egg yolk

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl on high for 1 1/2 minutes.
3. Let the butter cool to room temperature.
4. Mix in the white sugar.
5. Add the baking soda, flour, and oatmeal.  Stir thoroughly.
6. In a small bowl, beat the egg yolk with a fork until it’s thoroughly mixed.
7. Add the yolk to the bowl and stir until it’s incorporated.
8. Grease or spray with a cooking spray cookie sheet.
9. Make small dough balls and place them on the cookie sheet, 12 to a sheet.
10. Press them down with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
11. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.
12. Cool for 1 or 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
13. Enjoy!!!

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