May 17 is World Baking Day. One of the simplest things to bake is a cookie. One of my favorites is Spicy Oatmeal Crisps from myrecipes.com. I have found when I make these that the dough should be refrigerated for about an hour to keep them from spreading too thin.

Spicy Oatmeal Crisps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a medium bowl, combine:
   • 3/4 c. flour
   • 1 t. cinnamon
   • 1/2 t. baking soda
   • 1/2 t. allspice
   • 1/2 t. nutmeg
   • 1/4 t. salt
   • 1/4 t. cloves
   • 1/4 t. black pepper
3. In a large bowl, mix together:
   • 1 c. packed brown sugar
   • 5 T. butter, softened
   • 1 t. vanilla
4. Add large egg to butter-sugar mixture.
5. Add flour mixture plus 1/2 c. oats.
6. Drop by level tablespoons 2 inches apart onto lined cookie sheets. Bake for 12 minutes or until crisp. Cool on plan 2 to 3 minutes or until firm. Then cool completely on wire racks.

Enjoy!

Debra