Ingredients

• 5 oz (150 g) butter or margarine
• 3 oz (75 g) raw brown sugar
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) egg, beaten
• 2 tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla essence
• 4 oz (100 g) 100% wholemeal self-raising flour
• 1 oz (25 g) porridge oats, rolled
•   porridge oats, extra, to coat

Method

1. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the egg and vanilla essence.
3. Work in the flour and rolled oats.
4. Form the mixture into balls the size of a walnut, and coat with rolled oats.
5. Place well apart on a greased baking sheet and flatten slightly.
6. Bake in the oven at 180°C (350°F/Mark 4) for 15-20 minutes, until golden.
7. Cool before transferring to a wire tray.

Notes