Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
I love the Bob's Red Mill gluten free line of baking products. The One-to-One Baking Flour, along with the Gluten Free Rolled Oats are staples in my kitchen.
I am also a huge fan of the MN Nice Spice Company - a wonderful product handmade by a local organization with a fantastic mission. This Island Blend is perfect for these spice cookies
Combine the 1 cup gluten free baking flour (or all purpose flour if you are not making gluten free cookies), 2 tsp Island Blend spice (or 1 tsp ground ginger and 1 tsp ground cinnamon), 1/2 tsp each baking soda, baking powder and salt in a large bowl and stir to combine
Cream the 1/2 cup softened butter and 1/2 cup each of brown and white sugar in a large bowl
Add the egg and vanilla and beat until smooth
Slowly add the dry ingredients and beat until well combined
Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally so all ingredients combine well
Chop the crystalized ginger pieces into a small dice. The ginger pieces add a chewy texture and spicy bite to these cookies but no worries if you don't have any - the cookies taste great without them too
Add the 1.5 cups of rolled oats to the mixture and stir to combine
Using a small scoop or tablespoon, scoop the cookie dough onto a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper.
Bake until the cookies are slightly brown and cooked through - 13-15 minutes
Place the cookies on a rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. The recipe will yield 24 delicious cookies
Serve with your favorite beverage or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a tasty treat.