Salted Vanilla Oatmeal Cookies are the most delicious sweet and salty chewy oatmeal cookies. Make them with ingredients you will have in your larder.
The recipe comes from a lovely book called Pure Vanilla by Shauna Sever with photographs by Leigh Beisch
Vanilla
Vanilla is the world’s most universally loved flavour and for good reason. No flavour is more widely recognised, used and enjoyed across the globe.
This book aims to show the versatility of vanilla and tell the story of
vanilla from its start as a green pod nestled inside a tropical flower to its transformation into the fragrant beans we all recognise and love.
Review of Pure Vanilla
The comprehensive Introduction starts with a brief history of vanilla tracing the history of vanilla from 1519 up to the present day. The history is told in a very accessible way in short ‘bites’ of readable story.
In From Orchid to Extract, Shauna explains how Vanilla is produced and why it is so expensive.
There is also information about vanilla in all its forms. An exploration of the different forms of vanilla you can use in your cooking and baking.
I had no idea there were different varieties of vanilla with different
subtle tastes, but all is explained in the section: Vanilla origins, Varieties and Tasting notes . The introduction concludes with ‘Vanilla FAQs’ to answer any remaining questions.
subtle tastes, but all is explained in the section: Vanilla origins, Varieties and Tasting notes . The introduction concludes with ‘Vanilla FAQs’ to answer any remaining questions.
I’m not a huge fan of salted with sweet, so didn’t bother with the Vanilla Fleur de Sel, the cookies went down well with my visitors and were the first to be chosen.
They have a nice texture, slightly soft and chewy. I realise I have chosen two recipes with oats in as well as vanilla, not deliberate just what appealed to me!
There are lots more recipes with different ingredients, I’ve given you a taster of some of the titles below.
The Pure Vanilla Recipes
There are 80 recipes in the book divided into the following chapters:
Breakfasts including Vanilla Brown Sugar and Black Pepper Bacon, Slow Cooked Vanilla Spice Oatmeal* and Buttery Baked Vanilla Bean French Toast.
Cakes and Pies Including Vanilla Cloud Cake, Twinkie Bundt Cake and Vanilla Cream Pie
Cookies and Bars including Vanilla Latte Cookies, Mini Vanilla Eclairs and Salted Vanilla Chip Oatmeal Cookies*
Candies and Confections
including Vanilla Bean Marshmallows, Golden Pear-Vanilla Jam and Vanilla Lollipops
including Vanilla Bean Marshmallows, Golden Pear-Vanilla Jam and Vanilla Lollipops
Custards and Creams
including Warm Vanilla-Rum Rice Pudding, Australian Vanilla Slice and Favourite Vanilla Ice Cream
including Warm Vanilla-Rum Rice Pudding, Australian Vanilla Slice and Favourite Vanilla Ice Cream
Drinks including Vanilla Mojito, Fruity Vanilla Iced Tea and Melted White Hot Chocolate
Resources
As this is an American book, the speciality stores are
all in the US.
all in the US.
Conversion Chart
I was pleased to see there was a conversion chart in the back of the
book and I used it to reduce the ingredients for the Vanilla Chip Oatmeal Cookies
book and I used it to reduce the ingredients for the Vanilla Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Who is it for?
This book is for anyone who loves vanilla. The recipes are all cakes
and desserts, but the two that I tried were not over-sweet, with much of the sweetness coming from the vanilla itself. There are a number of interesting and different recipes, the drinks
chapter was a bit of a revelation and there are lots of interesting new ideas to try in the Candies and Confections chapter.
and desserts, but the two that I tried were not over-sweet, with much of the sweetness coming from the vanilla itself. There are a number of interesting and different recipes, the drinks
chapter was a bit of a revelation and there are lots of interesting new ideas to try in the Candies and Confections chapter.
Pros and Cons
If you read all the information in the introduction you will be much
better informed about vanilla and how to use it to full advantage.
better informed about vanilla and how to use it to full advantage.
The quantities for some of the recipes are huge, I don’t usually make 3 dozen cookies at a time.
Ease of use
The recipes are varied, some very simple and others more challenging. The recipes are well laid out and I found them easy to follow.
Worth buying?
It’s a surprising book, with so many different ways to use
vanilla. However, I am not sure that I
would buy a book that focused on one flavour, but if you really love vanilla
then I’m sure you would have a lot of fun making these recipes.
vanilla. However, I am not sure that I
would buy a book that focused on one flavour, but if you really love vanilla
then I’m sure you would have a lot of fun making these recipes.
Published by Quirk Books
Available at On line bookshop from £10.71
I received a copy of Pure Vanilla to review, I was not paid to review this book and all opinions are my own.
Salted Vanilla Oatmeal Cookies
Salted Vanilla Oatmeal Cookies are the most delicious sweet and salty chewy oatmeal cookies. Make them with ingredients you will have in your larder.
Ingredients
- 240 grams (3 cups) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 200 grams (1.5 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon (3/4 teaspoon) salt
- 165 grams (0.75 cups) unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 tbsp (1 tbsp) pure vanilla extract
- 140 grams (0.6 cups) dark brown sugar packed
- 90 grams (0.5 cups) granulated sugar
- 2 (2) large eggs at room temperature
- 200 grams (1.5 cups) white chocolate chopped
- 2 tbsp (2 tbsp) sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat oven to 180 C/160C Fan/350F
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- 240 grams old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 200 grams all-purpose flourIn a large bowl, whisk oats, flour, baking soda, and salt to blend well.
- 165 grams unsalted butter, 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract, 140 grams dark brown sugar, 90 grams granulated sugarIn the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and vanilla extract on medium high speed until blended and creamy. Add sugars and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- 2 large eggs, 200 grams white chocolateBeat in the eggs 1 at a time. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add oat mixture, then add the chopped white chocolate.
- Scoop the batter, 2 tbsp at a time, onto prepared baking sheets, about 8 cookies to a sheet.
- 2 tbsp sea salt flakesSprinkle a few sea salt flakes onto each cookie.
- Bake for 12 – 14 minutes until the cookies are golden around the edges but still a bit soft in a centre.
- Rotate the baking sheets from front to back and top to bottom half way through baking. Do not over bake.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes and then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Calories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 477mgPotassium: 56mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 129IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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A Little Bit of Heaven on a Plate says
Looks good, the cover photo of the cupcake is a killer but the oatmeal looks great too. I've seen this book on Amazon and was taking a peek. Can the bookcase withstand anther one? then there is always Santa. LOL
thelittleloaf says
Sounds like a wonderful book and those cookies look fab. I really like Shauna's recipes on her blog so can imagine they are all as delicious!
fiona maclean says
I love the smell of vanilla – I DO think it's a sexy smell. OK, maybe I'm odd!
The oatmeal in a vacuum flask is interesting, I was talking to Karen about how I used to slow cook stews that way when I was a student. I might just try again, now I have some idea how to cook!
Galina Varese says
I love vanilla and tend to add it to almost any cake I bake.
All That I'm Eating says
Sounds like an interesting book. I like the idea of the oatmeal. I love vanilla and Christmas is coming…
Karen S Booth says
I LOVE vanilla and think it is quite sexy actually Janice! 🙂 Great review and I remember talking to Fiona about the oatmeal and soups in a flask idea recently!
Chele says
I've heard mixed reviews about this book … but I am still hoping Santa has some room on his sleigh for it ;0)