Cookie or Biscuit, no matter what you call them . . . these wholesome home baked tea time treats are a favourite with kids of all ages. When my children were growing up I always made sure there was a nice homemade snack for them to come home to at the end of the school day and homebaked treats to put into their packed lunches.
I know I was blessed to have had the luxury of being able to stay home during their growing up years and in all honesty I would never have had it any other way. I know it meant we didn't have a whole lot of money for holidays and fancy cars, and stuff, but . . . I always kind of felt like I was giving my children the priceless gift of having a mother at home.
My hands are empty now, no hugs no kisses, no lap cuddles . . . unless you count the furry ones I get from Mitzie, which are pretty special too. My grandchildren live so far away I have never been able to bake them cookies or cakes. The Toddster enjoys the fruits of my labors quite happily though, especially when it comes in the shape of these cookies, which were real favourites in my children's lunch pails.
Easy to make using simple ingredients, these are quite large cookies that goe down a real treat after school as well, with a nice cold glass of milk. They will store well in a covered container for four or five days and also freeze well. I hope you will give them a go!
*Glazed Oatmeal Cookies*
Makes about 2 dozen
Makes about 2 dozen
For the cookies:
Cream together the butter and both sugars until light and creamy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time until well combined, then beat in the vanilla.