Maple Oatmeal Cookies with Raisins and Flax Seeds
 
 
Ingredients
  • ¼ c packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ c granulated sugar
  • 4 Tbls butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • ¾ c all-purpose whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp imitation maple extract (or 2 real maple extract)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 2 Tbls ground flax seeds
  • 1 c old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup raisins (or dried cranberries)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugars until creamy. Add the egg and stir until incorporated.
  3. Add flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and ground flax seeds. Mix on low for about 30 seconds.
  4. By hand, scrape down the sides and then add the oatmeal and raisins. Stir by hand just until incorporated.
  5. Drop dough by teaspoon onto cool, dry cookie sheet (or use a 1" cookie baller), about 2" apart.
  6. Bake for 11 minutes or until brown.
  7. Remove from oven and allow to rest for two minutes then remove to a cooling rack.
  8. Makes 18 1" cookies
Recipe by Baby to Boomer Lifestyle at https://babytoboomer.com/2015/01/28/maple-oatmeal-cookies/