Oaty Raisin Cookies

A great treat for everyone! You can add 55g of hazelnuts if you prefer but I'm not a big nut eater. :)

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 30
• Yields: 30 cookies

Ingredients

• 55  g raisins (chopped)
• 125  ml  orange juice
• 225  g butter, softened
• 140  g caster sugar
• 1  egg yolk (lightly beaten)
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract
• 225  g plain flour
• 5  g salt (a pinch roughly)
• 55  g rolled oats

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 190 degrees Celsiius (Gas 5).
2. Line 2 baking trays.
3. Put raisins in a bowl; add orange juice and soak for 10 minutes.
4. Put butter and sugar into a bowl; mix well with a wooden spoon.
5. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract.
6. Sift together the flour and salt into the mixture; add rolled oats.
7. Drain the raisins; add to the mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.
8. Scoop tablespoons of the mixture; place onto lined baking trays.
9. Flatten lightly with a fork.
10. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Cool on baking sheets for 5 to 10 minutes.
12. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.