Oatmeal-Raisin-Pecan Cookies |
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Prep Time: 50 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Tastier than any more-healthful-than-average cookie has a right to be!! (Slightly adapted from a Whole Foods Market recipe.) Ingredients:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (1/2 stick) |
3 tablespoons light olive oil |
1/2 cup granulated sugar |
1 large egg |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour |
1 cup quick oats or 1 cup rolled oats |
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ |
3/4 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 cup dark seedless raisins or 1/2 cup chocolate chips |
1/2 cup pecans, chopped and toasted |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
3. Chop pecans and place in a small baking pan (not greased); bake for about 6 to 8 minutes, or until pecans are fragrant and lightly toasted. Set aside.
4. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together unsalted butter, light olive oil, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and salt.
5. In a large mixing bowl, stir together whole wheat pastry flour, quick or rolled oats, toasted wheat germ, and baking powder.
6. Add wet ingredients to dry, and mix until just combined; then stir in dark seedless raisins and toasted chopped pecans.
7. Shape dough into 24 balls; place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Flatten each dough ball to 1/2 .
8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
9. Transfer finished cookies to wire racks to cool before serving.
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