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| Overtime Oatmeal Cookies |
Serves 8 |
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Dessert doesn't have to be sinful with this healthy recipe. |
Ingredients:
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1/4 |
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stick butter room temperature |
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1/2 cup |
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white sugar |
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1/2 cup |
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packed light brown sugar |
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2 |
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large egg whites |
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1 tsp. |
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natural no-alcohol vanilla |
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1/2 cup |
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unbleached white flour |
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1/2 cup |
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whole wheat flour |
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1/2 tsp. |
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ground cinnamon |
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1 1/2 cup |
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uncooked quick oats |
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1/2 cup |
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semi-sweet chocolate chips |
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1/2 cup |
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walnuts, almonds or pecans [optional], chopped |
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1/2 cup |
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dried apricots, chopped |
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Directions:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg whites and vanilla and beat again to mix.
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Add flours and cinnamon, mix to combine. Then add the oats and mix again. Lastly, mix in by hand chocolate chips, nuts and dried apricots.
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Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and drop tablespoons full of the dough about two inches apart and bake about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
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Serving size:
4 cookies
Nutritional facts per serving:
WITHOUT NUTS
Calories 314, Fat 7.25g, Carbohydrate 59.45g, Protein 5.9g, Cholesterol 7.63g, Sodium 41mg
WITH NUTS
Calories 361, Fat 11.84g, Carbohydrate 60.63g, Protein 7.05g, Cholesterol 7.63mg, Sodium 41mg
*Preparation Tip*
Using parchment paper instead of butter is a smart way to keep baked goods from sticking to the cookie sheet without adding fat.
*Healthy Food Tip*
Use dried spices to enhance the flavors of your favorite desserts without adding fat. Try, ginger, anise, cardamom, cinnamon or cloves.
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