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:
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Cream butter or margarine with brown sugar and white sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
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Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Gradually add the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt to the mixture, stirring until fully incorporated.
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Fold in the old-fashioned oats and wheat germ, stirring until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Optional: Add raisins and pecans to the dough, if desired, for extra flavor and texture.
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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.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
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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.
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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!
