| 1 | From "cookies for christmas," by maria robbins (st. |
| 2 | Martin"s press, 1993, $6.95 paperback). |
| 3 | heat oven to 350°F. |
| 4 | In a large bowl, mix together the oats, flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. |
| 5 | Melt the butter in a small, heavy saucepan over very low heat. |
| 6 | In a small bowl beat the egg together with the heavy cream and vanilla extract. |
| 7 | Stir in currants if using. |
| 8 | Stir in melted butter. |
| 9 | Stir the liquid ingredients into the oat-flour mixture and combine well. |
| 10 | Drop by teaspoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets, leaving at least 3" between each cookie. |
| 11 | These will thin and spread out. |
| 12 | bake 5-6 minutes, until lightly browned. |
| 13 | Remove from oven and cool on cookie sheets for several minutes, until cookies hold their shape. |
| 14 | With a spatula, carefully remove to a wire rack to cool completely. |
| 15 | Store in an airtight container. |
| 16 | Makes about 4 dozen. |
