Dessert for 2

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

Name: Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar; 1 tbsp whisked egg; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup quick oats; 1/8 tsp baking soda; 1/8 tsp cinnamon; 1 pinch salt; 2 tbsp raisins; 1 1/2 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

$3.18for 423 minServes 2

This soft oatmeal raisin cookie mixes quickly and bakes in a small batch for a warm, chewy dessert.

Photo: cookingclassy.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Eggs, 0.25$0.30 each typical	0.25	$0.09Typical price
	Oats, 0.75 oz$0.10/oz typical	0.75 oz	$0.08Typical price
	Dried fruit and raisins, 0.75 oz$0.45/oz typical	0.75 oz	$0.28Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, a little$0.70/oz typical	a little	$0.15Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$1.59

Swaps

Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarFlourBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

23 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
2servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Kid-friendly Budget Desserts

Typical price

$0.79 per serving$3.18 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 tbsp whisked egg
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup quick oats
1/8 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1 pinch salt
2 tbsp raisins
1 1/2 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 350 F and line a small baking sheet with oil.
Stir the butter, brown sugar, whisked egg, flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
Fold in the raisins and optional chopped nuts until a thick dough forms.
Shape the dough into one large cookie on the baking sheet.
Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, until the edges are set and lightly browned.
Cool the cookie on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.