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Friday, June 14, 2013

Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Delicious, healthy cookies!

It's "Food Friday" again and I'd like to share a recipe for some yummy oatmeal raisin cookies that are full of fiber, iron and whole grains!  If you're in the mood for something sweet, but also want it to be good for you, then these cookies are for you!

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies


Ingredients: 


1/2 cup (1 stick) plus 6 tbsp. butter, softened
1 1/4 cup Rapunzel Pure Organic Whole Cane Sugar, 24-Ounce Packages (Pack of 6)
*If you're interested in knowing more about this sugar and why I recommend it, click here to see my post about it.*
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
3 cups oats (quick or old-fashioned)
1 cup raisins

Makes 3 to 4 dozen cookies, depending on size.
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Combine flours, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar on medium speed with an electric mixer till creamy.
  3. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  4. Add flour mixture a portion at a time, mixing well.
  5. Add oats and raisins; mix well.
  6. Drop dough in rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. 
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes or till light golden brown.  Cool on wire rack (or have some while they're warm!).  
  8. Enjoy!


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