Eating For Two: A Healthier Oatmeal Raisin Cookie? Recipe Recipe

Name: Eating For Two: A Healthier Oatmeal Raisin Cookie? Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 3 cups rolled oats; 1 cup raisins (or combination of raisins and dried cranberries); 1/2 cup sunflower seeds; 1 cup unsweetened dried coconut; 1 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips, or a combination, optional (I skipped this)

Servings: persons

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup raisins (or combination of raisins and dried cranberries)
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup unsweetened dried coconut
1 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips, or a combination, optional (I skipped this)

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat well.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add to the butter mixture and mix until just combined. Stir in the oats, raisins, sunflower seeds, coconut, and nuts and/or chocolate chips (if using).
4
Drop the batter by rounded tablespoonsful onto an ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool for 1 minute on sheet and then transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
5
The raw dough can be formed into logs, frozen, and then baked straight from the freezer when the urge strikes.

1632

kcal

Calories

Fat

193

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, 1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Eating For Two: A Healthier Oatmeal Raisin Cookie? Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Eating For Two: A Healthier Oatmeal Raisin Cookie? Recipe

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