The Perfect Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
These lower-fat cookies are sure to become a family favourite.
Servings |
54cookies |
Servings |
54cookies |
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/4 cup apple butter
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups large-flake rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 2 eggs
Servings: cookies
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Servings: cookies
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Instructions
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper (a healthy non-stick option available at grocery stores).
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Using electric beaters, combine butter with apple butter.
- Beat in sugar.
- Add eggs, beating well after each. Add vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, raisins and seeds.
- Gradually stir dry ingredients into egg mixture. Drop heaping tablespoons two inches (5 cm) apart onto baking sheets; flatten with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to racks to cool.
- Store in an airtight container for up to seven days, or freeze for up to four weeks.
Recipe Notes
Per serving: 92 calories, 2 g protein, 2 g fat (1 g satÂurated fat), 16 g carboÂhydrates, 1 g fibre, 11 mg cholesterol, 54 mg sodium