Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 6 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup currants
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F Lightly grease ( or line with parchment) two baking sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, oil and sugar. Add the egg, beating until fluffy, then beat in the sour cream and vanilla. Stir in the currants and oats.
  • In a seperate bowl, mix together the baking soda, cinnamon, salt and flour. Add this mixture a cup at a time to the oat mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the nuts. Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
  • Using a medium cookie scoop drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake the cookies for 12 minutes or until they're light brown. Remove them from the oven and transfer to a rack to cool.