Oatmeal Cranberry Flax Cookies
Healthy oatmeal cookies with a punch of protein, fiber and healthy fat. Add to your gift baskets!
Preparation Time: 18 mins
Cooking Time: 12 mins
Yield: 36 x cookies (3 dozen)
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup dark brown molasses
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cup wholewheat flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp milled flax seed mixed with 6 tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cup oats, dry
- 1 cup whole cranberries
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350ยบ F.
In a large mixing bowl, mix applesauce, molasses and sugar until creamed. Blend in flour, baking soda and cinnamon. Add flax seed-water mixture and vanilla; stir. Then, stir in oats and cranberries.
Onto a lightly greased baking sheet, drop cookie dough in about 1 tablespoon measures making about 36 cookies. Bake in preheated oven for 11 to 12 minutes. Let cool on wire rack or wax paper.
Tips:
Cook a little longer for a little more crunch.
The cranberries help keep the cookies moist.
The flax seed-water mixture replaces the otherwise 2-egg ingredient.
As a food gift, package and tie with a bow!