Oats and citrus peel cookies

Makes 24, depending on size

 

1/2 cup self raising flour

1/2 cup raw oats

1 large egg

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup desiccated coconut

1/4 cup white sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon caramel (vanilla) essence

1/2 cup chopped, candied citrus peel

Pinch salt

 

Preheat oven to 170 oC. Spray baking sheet. Mix all together. Form balls (don’t worry, it will feel a bit oily). Place on baking sheet (not too close, they DO spread). Bake for 12 minutes. Let cool on pan for 10 minutes.  Recipe and photo:  Alma Pretorius

 

My most creative recipes (be it baking or meals)? When I open the fridge/freezer/pantry and say to myself: what can I do with ...

These cookies are similar to the old-fashioned Oat Crunchies ... just in cookie form and no butter. Unexpected guests? Bake these in 12 minutes!!! Normally raisins are used, but the candied orange peel is yum.