Moose Oatmeal Cookies

This recipe is easy to make and doesn’t require a cookie cutter. Before the dough is made, download the Moose Cookie template.

Ingredients:
2 sticks of softened Butter
1 Egg
1 1/2 cups of Sugar
2 teaspoons of Vanilla
1 1/2 cups of Flour
2 1/2 cups of Quick Oats (grind to a course flour in the blender)
1/2 cup of Almonds (grind to a powder in the blender)
1/2 teaspoon of Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon of Salt

Decorations:
2 dozen dried Plums or Prunes for the muzzle or nose
Chocolate Morsels for eyes

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Cream butter, egg, sugar and vanilla until the mixture is smooth. Slowly add the other ingredients while stirring constantly. When the dough is done it will be dry and a little like clay. Slide the Moose template under a glass plate or glass cutting board and have the kids shape their own Moose on the glass surface. They should be about 1/4 inch high and not flat. When the Moose is formed, add 2 chocolate morsels for eyes and a dried plum or prune for the nose. Carefully transfer them to a cookie sheet and cook for 12 to 15 minutes. Please note that baking time depends on the thickness of the Moose.

These are large cookies and they are the most delicious when they are shared with light conversations and special folks. Serve with yogurt or with milk for a delightful holiday treat.