Posted by: BarbCA 10-28-99 10:45 AM
Swedish Oatmeal Cookies
Recipe By : Barbara
Serving Size : 45 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Drop Cookies
Amount Measure Ingredient, Preparation Method
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1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
Topping:
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1/3 cup chopped almonds
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Heat oven to 350'F.
In large bowl combine all cookie ingredients except rolled oats; beat 1 minute; stir in oats.
In small saucepan combine sugar, butter and corn syrup.
Bring to boil stirring until butter is melted and sugar dissolved.
Add almonds and extract; set aside.
Drop cookie dough by rounded teaspoons, 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet.
Bake for 8 minutes.
Remove from oven and spoon 1/2 teaspoon topping on each cookie.
Return to oven and bake 6 minutes or until golden brown.
Let cool a few minutes on pan before removing.
NOTES : Make topping first and let cool. It's much easier to handle.