Orange Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
8 Tbsp (1 stick) butter or Spectrum Spread (see note) plus 1/4 tsp
for the baking pan
1 egg
1/4 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1/2 banana)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 tsp grated or minced orange zest
1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1-1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats or 1 cup oatmeal plus 1/2 cup
4-grain cereal
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup (2 ounces) chopped walnuts
1/2 cup golden raisins or 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed or a wooden
spoon, beat 8 tablespoons butter and egg until well blended and
smooth. Gradually beat in banana, vanilla and sugar; mix until
combined. Add orange zest and, using a wooden spoon, mix until
thoroughly blended.
In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, baking powder, oats,
coconut, walnuts and raisins or chocolate chips. Slowly add dry
ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until there is no sign of
dryness.
Smear 1/4 teaspoon butter on a baking sheet, then drop heaping
tablespoons of the dough onto the sheet 2 inches apart. Press down
lightly on dough to flatten. Bake about 20 minutes, until lightly
browned. Do not overbake. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.
Yield: 16 large cookies
Note: According to author Dr. Weil, Spectrum Spread contains no
hydrogenated or trans fats. It uses a mechanical process to emulsify
oil and water to make a spread that has the flavor of butter and
good baking qualities. Look for Spectrum Spread in the refrigerated
section of the natural foods aisle in your supermarket or health
foods store.
Per serving: 215 calories, 48 percent calories from fat, 4 grams
protein, 23 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams total fiber, 10 grams total
fat, 27 mg cholesterol, 133 mg sodium.
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