Makeripples

Cream together:
1 cup (2 sticks) organic butter (warmed to room temp)
1 cup raw sugar (preferably the fine ground)
1 tsp real vanilla
2 eggs (or equivalent substitution)

Add and stir:
1 ¾ cup spelt flour
½ tsp real salt (Celtic or red also good)
½ tsp baking soda

When mixed well add:
3 ½ cups steel cut organic oats
½ tsp cinnamon
1 cup ground nuts of choice (walnuts are good)
½ cup raisins (optional)

Bake on un-greased cookie sheet about 12 minutes at 375 on a top oven rack or 350 on a lower rack.  Remove from oven when center is still soft and edges are browned.  Cool on wire racks. Makes about 4 dozen average size cookies.