Raisin and Choc-Chip Oat Biscuits / Cookies

Ingredients

• 95 g raisins
• 1 cup cold water
• 115 g butter, at room temperature
• 100 g caster sugar
• 100 g brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 115 g plain flour
• 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 75 g rolled oats
• 100 g dark chocolate chips

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4/Moderate.

2. 2

   Line two baking trays with non-stick baking paper.

3. 3

   Place the raisins in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Place over low heat and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes or until just heated through. Set aside for five minutes to cool. Drain.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, use an electric beater to beat together the butter, caster sugars and brown sugar in a bowl until pale and creamy. Beat in the egg, vanilla and cinnamon.

5. 5

   Stir in the flour, bicarbonate of soda and baking powder until combined. Add the raisins, oats and chocolate bits and combine.

6. 6

   Spoon 1 tablespoonful quantities of mixture onto the lined trays, allowing room for spreading.

7. 7

   Bake in oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

8. 8

   For a crisper finish, cook these biscuits for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.