Instant Oatmeal Packet Cookies

There is nothing better than signing in to Gmail and being greeted by an email with the subject line, "Package Arrival Notification". Yes, they haven't forgotten about me! Getting a package is great, especially when it comes complete with some sort of homemade, delectable baked good. Parents take note, including a homemade baked good, especially cookies, is sure to turn a "good" package into an "awesome" one. Packages are sometimes far and few between though and this recipe is inspired with this in mind. Next time you find yourself craving some homemade treats, don't call up Mom and put yourself through the torture of a 3-day waiting period. Instead, visit either Varsity Morgan or Varsity Towers where all of the ingredients required can be found. Based upon the calculated cost per serving of each ingredient, these cookies will cost you $6.16 or $0.41 per cookie. This does not include the cost of cooking spray or salt.

 

Instant Oatmeal Packet Cookies

Yield: 15 cookies

Total Cost: $6.16 (does not include cost of cooking spray or salt)

• cooking spray
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 packets Quaker Instant Oatmeal - Maple & Brown Sugar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 stick butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray and set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and oatmeal. In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Add egg and maple syrup and mix thoroughly.

Beat in flour mixture until well blended. Fold in raisins and chocolate chips.

Roll dough into 15 balls, flattening each slightly before placing on cookie sheet. 

Bake for 12 minutes or until cookies are golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes.

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