Recipe tips

Make certain your butter is at room temperature
Whip butter for 3-4 minutes along with brown sugar
Use real vanilla, not imitation
Use Old Fashioned Oats – not quick cook oats. Old Fashioned Oats are thicker and hold together better in these cookies.
Add sweetened dried cranberries

Freezing cookies

These cookies are perfect for making ahead of time and freezing.

My grandmother used to make batches of cookies and freeze them. She always had cookies to serve if anyone dropped over for a visit.

My sister also freezes cookies, but not to serve to company. She likes to eat them frozen! She pulls out one at a time and eats them in their hard frozen state.

To freeze

Allow cookies to cool completely on a baking rack
Place cookies in an airtight container or a freezer bag
Arrange cookies in a single layer
Place a piece of parchment paper or waxed paper on top of cookies and add another layer of cookies
Freeze container in a flat position
Cookies will last up to three months in a deep freezer

To thaw