Preheat the oven to 160 degrees. Line baking trays with baking paper.
 
1 cup + 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons crystal sea salt
1/2 cup + 3 1/2 tablespoons lightly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup + 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
11 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 egg
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla paste (I used vanilla extract)
2 cups old-fashioned oats (do not use instant)
1 cup raisins
 

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sugars until no lumps remain.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter on medium speed. Add the sugars and mix for 3-4 minutes until mixture is light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl. Add the egg and vanilla and mix on low until just combined (do not over mix). Again, scrape down the bowl again. Add the dry ingredients in two additions while mixing on low speed. Mix until just combined. Add the oats and let the stand mixer go around for about 10 revolutions to combine. Then add the raisins until they are just incorporated do not over mix. ( I sometimes also add 40g of chopped cranberries) 

Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.

To make 6 large cookies, use an ice cream scoop and divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Roll them into balls and place 3 on a cookie sheet.  To make smaller cookies, portion the dough into desired amount of equal pieces and roll them out. 

Bake at 160 degrees for 21-23 minutes if you made 6 cookies. If you made 12 cookies, bake at 160 degrees for 18-20 minutes, adjust time accordingly.

Set the pans on a cooling rack for 5-10 minutes and then transfer the cookies to the rack to cool completely.

 Makes 6 large cookies or 12 regular.
 
ENJOY 

 Makes 7 Cups
 
Ingredients 
1 tsp black peppercorns
1 tsp star anise seeds
6 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
2 dried bay leaves crumbled
2 cups dry red wine
1.25Kg of whole sugar
2kg plums quartered and stoned
1/3 cup (80ml) of lemon juice
  
Method

1. Place a couple of small saucers in the freezer to chill. Place spices, bay leaves wine and 1 cup of sugar in a large wide heavy based saucepan and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil then simmer for 10 minutes. Turn off heat and leave to cool. When cool strain through a fine sieve over a bowl
2. Return strained syrup to pan with 1 cup water and plums. Bring to the boil. Cover with a lid and simmer over low-medium heat for 35 minutes.
3. Uncover pan. Add lemon juice and remaining sugar. Cook stirring until sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil then simmer, uncovered, over medium heat, skimming from the top for 45-50minutes or until jam jells when tested.
4. To test place a small spoonful; on a chilled saucer then return to freezer for 1 minutes. Run your finger through the chilled jam; it should be the consistency of honey and wrinkle slightly when pushed.

Once at this stage pour into hot sterilized jars and seal  

Enjoy on hot buttered toast - YUM!!

Method:
Preheat oven to 200°C. 

• Brush twelve 80ml (1/3-cup) muffin pans with canola oil to lightly grease or insert muffin cases.
  
• Add sliced red onions, brown sugar and balsamic vinegar to a pan and sauté onions until soft (about 8 minutes)  
  
• Sift flour into a bowl. Add shredded spinach, feta, tomatoes and parmesan, caramelized onions and stir to combine. Use a fork to whisk together milk, butter, egg and dill until well combined. Add milk mixture to flour mixture and use a metal spoon to stir until just combined (do not over mix).
  
• Spoon mixture into prepared pans or muffin cases. Sprinkle with extra parmesan. Bake for 20 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Turn out onto wire rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.

ENJOY !! 

These scrumptious savoury muffins are one of my favourites and are perfect for breakfast, brunch or picnics. They're easy to make and made in batches of 12 you can freeze any that don't get munched right away. I like to serve them warm and they go into our guest breakfast hampers as part of our weekday breakfasts.