Wholesome Oatmeal Delights: Guilt-Free Cookie Recipe

Healthy Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes

Description:

A healthier alternative to traditional oatmeal cookies, this recipe adapted from Bon Appetit, Dec. 1986, is a favorite among children and adults alike. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings guilt-free!

Recipe Category:

Dessert

Keywords:

Cookie & Brownie
Kid Friendly
< 30 Mins
Oven

Ingredients:

Quantity	Ingredient
1	Butter
1	Margarine
1/2	Brown sugar
2	White sugar
1	Egg
1	Vanilla extract
1	All-purpose flour
1	Whole wheat flour
1/4	Baking soda
1	Salt
1	Old-fashioned oats
1/2	Wheat germ
1/2	Raisins
1/2	Pecans (optional)

Nutrition Information (per serving):

Calories: 178.3
Fat Content: 8.6g
Saturated Fat Content: 5.1g
Cholesterol Content: 38mg
Sodium Content: 117mg
Carbohydrate Content: 23.6g
Fiber Content: 1.2g
Sugar Content: 13.1g
Protein Content: 2.6g

Yield:

Makes 24-36 cookies

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cream butter or margarine with brown sugar and white sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt to the mixture, stirring until fully incorporated.
Fold in the old-fashioned oats and wheat germ, stirring until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Optional: Add raisins and pecans to the dough, if desired, for extra flavor and texture.
Shape the dough into 3-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined or greased cookie sheet, leaving space between each cookie for spreading.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy these wholesome oatmeal cookies as a delicious treat for any occasion!

These oatmeal cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while still providing a nutritious snack option for you and your family. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll have a batch of freshly baked cookies ready to enjoy in no time!