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Amma Svava's Raisin & Oatmeal Cookies

Courtesy of Svavar Knútur

A holiday tradition from Svavar Knutur's home.

 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups oatmeal

  • 2 1/2 cups flour

  • 1 cup (200 grams) soft butter

  • 2 cups of sugar, mixed with 2-4 tablespoons of brown sugar.

  • 1 cup minced raisins

  • 2 eggs

  • baking soda on a knife's edge.

Procedure

  • Mix the dry ingredients, then the butter and lastly the eggs and raisins.

  • Knead the dough and roll into cylinders and cool until stiff.

  • Cut into nice looking cookies and bake at 200 degrees celsius (~400 degrees Fahrenheit) for 8-9 minutes.