For dessert, Minoo made an Oatmeal Currants Cookies. This recipe is specifically for a gentleman participant in the Gilmore Park Church Community Kitchen who would love to learn to bake some simple cookies or muffins.

These Oatmeal Currants Cookies make a healthy treat for kids lunch boxes.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats or quick cooking oats
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (1/2 stick)
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg white
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup currants

Source: this recipe is adapted from Lucie Costa, North Plank Road Tavern, Newburgh, New York

Prep time: 15 minutes;  Baking time: 10 minutes per batch

Makes 12 cookies

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