Sunday, September 21, 2008

V OATMEAL COOKIES WITH A KICK

2 tablespoons ground flaxseed(equivalent of 2 eggs)
6 tablespoons water
1 cup non-dairy butter
1 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup oat bran
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup raisins or dried cranberry

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Place parchment paper on baking sheets.
  3. Whip together flaxseed and water until creamy and thick.
  4. Cream together butter, sugars, vanilla, and flaxseed mix.
  5. In large bowl mix flour, oat bran, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  6. Add butter mixture to dry mixture and mix until smooth.
  7. Add rolled oats and dried fruit of choice until completely combined.
  8. Spoon tablespoons and with slightly greased oil roll into balls 1/2 thick.
  9. Bake 12-15 minutes, until slightly brown.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on sheet until firm then cool on wire rack.

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