Makeover Crispy Oat Cookies |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 60 |
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This revised recipe makes a smaller batch than the original but yields cookies the same size as the original. The trimmed-down treats have 40% fewer calories and just half the fat and saturated fat of the original. So nibble one of these cookies anytime. Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter, softened |
1/4 cup canola oil |
1 cup sugar, divided |
1 tablespoon water |
1 egg |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
3/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup cornstarch |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon cream of tartar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1-1/2 cups crisp rice cereal |
1 cup quick-cooking oats |
1/3 cup flaked coconut |
1/4 cup chopped walnuts |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, beat the butter, oil 3/4 cup sugar and water. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually add to the butter mixture. Stir in the cereal, oats, coconut and nuts (dough will be sticky).
2. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in some of the remaining sugar. Place dough 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Flatten with a glass dipped in remaining sugar. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 5 dozen.
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