Indian Spice Tuna Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These Indian spice tuna oatmeal raisin cookies are a delightful twist on the classic American dessert. The addition of Indian spices such as cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom add a warm and fragrant touch to these soft and chewy oatmeal cookies. The surprise element is, of course, the canned tuna which adds a healthy dose of protein. Here's how to make them:

Ingredients:

• 1 can tuna, drained
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine drained tuna, quick-cooking oats, and raisins. Mix well.

3. In a separate mixing bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Beat in the egg and add vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground cardamom, and salt. Mix well.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until everything is well combined.

6. On a baking tray lined with parchment paper, use a spoon to drop small dollops of the cookie batter about 1 inch apart.

7. Bake for 12-15 minutes (or until the edges start to turn golden brown).

8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking tray before transferring them to a wire rack.

9. Serve and enjoy!

These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The tuna adds a subtle flavor that pairs perfectly with the cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. The raisins add a chewy texture that balances the soft and moist texture of the cookies.