Prepare to embark on a delightful culinary journey with these heavenly Gateaux de Flocons d'Avoine - a French oatmeal cookie that promises to transform your ordinary baking routine into an extraordinary taste experience! These golden, chewy delights are not just cookies; they're a warm hug from a French grandmother's kitchen, packed with wholesome oats, sweet honey, and plump raisins that will make your taste buds dance with joy.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: French
Serves: 12 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that the cookies will bake evenly and achieve a nice golden color.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir the dry ingredients together until they are well mixed.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and honey together until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. This can be done using a hand mixer or a wooden spoon.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed butter and honey, stirring until everything is combined. The dough should be thick and slightly sticky.
- Fold in the raisins gently, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Leave some space between each cookie as they will spread slightly while baking.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges. Keep an eye on them to avoid over-baking.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your Gateaux de Flocons d'Avoine warm or at room temperature, and store any leftovers in an airtight container.
Tips
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better cookie texture.
- For extra richness, consider toasting your oats lightly before mixing them into the dough.
- If you prefer a less sweet cookie, reduce the brown sugar slightly and compensate with a touch more honey.
- Experiment with mix-ins like chopped nuts or dark chocolate chips for variety.
- Ensure your baking powder is fresh to help the cookies rise and achieve a light, soft texture.
- Let the cookies cool completely before storing to prevent them from becoming soggy.
- For a more rustic look, use a slightly larger scoop and allow cookies to spread naturally on the baking sheet.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 150kcal
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 15mg
