Before I became a parent, I swore I would never become a short-order cook to picky eaters- and then I had children. Order up! It’s a constant challenge is to make every bite count nutritionally for my little food critics and snacks are no exception. I created this spin on oatmeal cookies to incorporate some healthy ingredients into a cookie that my kids would enjoy. They love them and so do I.
HANDFUL COOKIES RECIPE
A cookie you can feel good about
INGREDIENTS
2/3 cup (10 ½ Tbsp) room temperature butter
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, fresh from the backyard (no chickens in your backyard? get some!☺)
1 tsp real vanilla extract
1 ½ cups quick cooking oats
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup whole wheat flour
¼ cup wheat germ
½ tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
A handful of Craisins
A handful of chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.)
A handful of chocolate chips
A handful of white chocolate chips
LET’S MAKE IT!
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.Add eggs and vanilla.Add all remaining ingredients and stir until just mixed.
Drop by spoonful onto parchment-lined cookie sheet (makes clean-up a breeze).
Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned on top. These cookies freeze well, so I usually make a double batch and freeze half.
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Before I became a parent, I swore I would never become a short-order cook to picky eaters- and then I had children. Order up! It’s a constant challenge is to make every bite count nutritionally for my little food critics and snacks are no exception. I created this spin on oatmeal cookies to incorporate some healthy ingredients into a cookie that my kids would enjoy. They love them and so do I.
HANDFUL COOKIES RECIPE
A cookie you can feel good about
INGREDIENTS
2/3 cup (10 ½ Tbsp) room temperature butter
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, fresh from the backyard (no chickens in your backyard? get some!☺)
1 tsp real vanilla extract
1 ½ cups quick cooking oats
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup whole wheat flour
¼ cup wheat germ
½ tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
A handful of Craisins
A handful of chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.)
A handful of chocolate chips
A handful of white chocolate chips
LET’S MAKE IT!
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.Add eggs and vanilla.Add all remaining ingredients and stir until just mixed.
Drop by spoonful onto parchment-lined cookie sheet (makes clean-up a breeze).
Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned on top. These cookies freeze well, so I usually make a double batch and freeze half.
They look delicious! Love that they have white chocolate in them :)
Thank you so much for sharing this at Wednesday Extravaganza! Come by today to vote and sign up for my Giveaway :)
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These look so good!
Thanks for linking up to Handmade Christmas 2012 (http://www.schneiderpeeps.com/2012/11/handmade-christmas-2012-edible-gifts.html#comment-form)
These look delicious and the kids (and me) love craisins. Will definitely try these as i love the craisin/choc chip combination; how great for fall! thanks for linking up! ~~katie at katie's language cafe
Oh, wow, these look good and sound delicious. I am going to print out the recipe and try these this week. :)
Thank you. Let me know how you like them!
Can we post here for the contest? If so, this is my entry!!!!
And good looking cookies!!!!!
Sure, Rachel. This works. ;)