Hey, y'all! I'm back from Texas. It was glorious, thanks for asking. September is the month when all 3 of my brother's kids have their birthdays (well, one is in very late August), so I try to make it home for at least one of the big birthday celebrations. The excitement that little kids have for birthdays is infectious. Their eyes get so bright at the mention of their special birthday meal and even more for their special birthday dessert. My mom plans the entire meal with careful thought over what each kid enjoys most. This birthday celebration, we had smoked brisket and beef sausage, potato salad, three bean salad, baked beans, butter rolls, and a vanilla-chocolate swirled sheet cake topped with the richest chocolate frosting.
We gladly enjoyed the leftover barbecue all weekend, but after too many split biscuits stuffed with chopped brisket, I'm reaching for the oat jar this morning.
I go through 2 quarts of rolled oats each week. Is that normal for 2 people? I make a weekly batch of granola for breakfast: I go back and forth between a healthy recipe made with apple sauce and oil (Three Many Cooks is my standby), and a rich, buttery recipe with lots of citrus zest. On cold mornings, I make a warm bowl of oatmeal with dried plums, lemon zest and a swirl of plain yogurt (thanks for the flavor inspiration, Heidi). I also grind oats in my coffee grinder to use as flour in pancakes or biscotti. I make mini granola bites for Mr. Dessert For Two to take with him out to the field (Two Peas has a great recipe). When and if there’s leftover oats in the mason jar, I make these boozy oatmeal cookies. Since I made it through another busy week and managed to feed myself plenty of healthy whole grains, I deserve a few shots of rum, right?
Oatmeal cookies made with dark rum.
Rummy Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 100Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 61mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 1gSugar: 10gProtein: 2g
Tres Delicious says
Looks crumbling to my stomach. I'm getting a craving fever for this.
Mari's Cakes says
I love oatmeal cooking, it is a must to always bake some! Yours look delicious :)
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Bev Weidner says
Yes, you deserve a few more shots. These cookies have me crying, seriously.
Kimby says
Glad your trip was memorable -- as are these cookies! Never heard of rum in a cookie, either, but why not?!
brandi says
rum in oatmeal cookies? i think that's one of the best ideas ever.
Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) says
Rum in a cookie!? Sounds good to me!
The Cilantropist says
I am actually trying out my first batch of homemade granola this week! I think I binge on oats - I used to eat them all the time, but then I got so bored with it. Now I am ready to let them back in my life again, and of course, what better way to start than with cookies! ;)
The Food Hunter says
never thought to grind my oats..but it's a great idea. Thanks for this yummy recipe.
Madison @ Espresso and Cream says
Goodness that's a heck of a lot of oatmeal. Not that I can blame you. These cookies look fabulous. :)
Nicole says
Glad your trip home was great. It sounds like your family knows how to eat! Awesome.
Regarding oats, I think it's normal! I FLY through rolled oats. I just buy them in the bulk section and refill my glass jar as needed. I make weekly granola too. We're granola-addicted as a family too. :)
THESE COOKIES SOUND AMAZING. You're very bad for our waistlines. :)