Monday, February 15, 2010

Oatmeal Molasses "Breakfast" Cookies

Ingredients:

1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup fat-free chocolate milk
1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks (optional; you can substitute Craisins or raisins )
1/2 cup chopped buts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix flour, cinnamon, baking soda and powder, and salt in a large bowl. In another bowl, mix sugar, oil, molasses, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in flour mixture and rolled oats, and milk. Then stir in raisins/chocolate/nuts, and mix well.

Drop cookie dough in tablespoon-ful lumps onto a well-greased cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake until light brown, about 10-15 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool.