AuthorAmelia ThompsonCombine the softened butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl, and beat for 2 minutes until the mixture starts to become lighter in texture. Add the egg and oats, and mix until fully incorporated.
Sift in the flour, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt, and fold these into the batter until you have a soft cookie dough consistency. Finally, fold through the orange peel and raisins until evenly
distributed.
Using scales, weigh out 50g (1¾oz) portions of dough. Roll each one between the palms of your hands and place in a lined airtight container (if you are double layering, separate the layers of cookie dough with a piece of greaseproof paper) and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight.
Preheat the air fryer to 170°C/340°F for 3 minutes and line the basket with a silicone mat or some baking parchment.
Put the chilled cookie dough portions into the lined preheated air fryer basket, leaving 5cm (2in) between each cookie. Bake for 15 minutes at 170°C/340°F.
Leave the cookies to cool for 5 minutes before removing them from the air fryer basket with a spatula. Place on a wire rack to cool completely.
Ingredients
Directions
Combine the softened butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl, and beat for 2 minutes until the mixture starts to become lighter in texture. Add the egg and oats, and mix until fully incorporated.
Sift in the flour, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt, and fold these into the batter until you have a soft cookie dough consistency. Finally, fold through the orange peel and raisins until evenly
distributed.
Using scales, weigh out 50g (1¾oz) portions of dough. Roll each one between the palms of your hands and place in a lined airtight container (if you are double layering, separate the layers of cookie dough with a piece of greaseproof paper) and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight.
Preheat the air fryer to 170°C/340°F for 3 minutes and line the basket with a silicone mat or some baking parchment.
Put the chilled cookie dough portions into the lined preheated air fryer basket, leaving 5cm (2in) between each cookie. Bake for 15 minutes at 170°C/340°F.
Leave the cookies to cool for 5 minutes before removing them from the air fryer basket with a spatula. Place on a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
This recipe offers a twist on classic oatmeal cookies, combining the wholesome goodness of oats with the zesty sweetness of candied orange peel and the natural sweetness of raisins. Easy to prepare and air fryer-friendly, these cookies are a delicious treat for any occasion.
Conclusion:
These Oatmeal, Candied Orange, & Raisin Cookies are the perfect combination of soft, chewy oats, fragrant orange peel, and sweet raisins, all baked to perfection in the air fryer. With just a bit of prep time, you’ll have a delightful batch of cookies ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes!
