Crispy Cinnamon Oatmeal Delights

1. Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F so it’s ready when you are.

2. Plump Currants

In a small saucepan, combine the currants and water, then warm them gently until the currants are plumped and the water is absorbed.

3. Prepare Oats

Measure 1.5 cups of rolled oats and process them in a blender until they resemble a coarse flour. Transfer the ground oats to a bowl and stir in the flour, salt, and ground cinnamon.

4. Cream Butter and Sugars

In another bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.

5. Add Baking Soda Mixture

Mix the baking soda with the teaspoon of boiling water in a small bowl. Stir this mixture into the creamed butter and sugar, then beat in the egg and vanilla extract until everything is well combined.

6. Combine Ingredients

Gently stir the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, then fold in the plumped currants.

7. Form Cookies

Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on parchment-paper-lined baking sheets.

8. Bake Cookies

Bake the cookies in your preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.