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Chunky Oatmeal Cookies

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Ready In: 45 minutes
Serves: 12
VegetarianLow Sodium
These whole grain cookies will be a family favorite!

What you'll need

Measuring cups
Large bowls
Measuring spoons
Microwave-safe bowl
Spatula or spoon
Oven
Oven mitt
Baking sheet

Ingredients

Serves 12
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
1/2 cup White Sugar
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
1 Egg Large
2 tablespoons Milk Nonfat
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 cup Flour Whole wheat
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 1/2 cups Quick-cooking Rolled Oats
1 cup Chocolate Chips or 1 cup Nuts chopped or 1 cup Dried Fruit chopped
of Nonstick Cooking Spray

Directions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Cut butter stick in half. Soften at room temperature. Or, place in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave for 10-15 seconds to soften. Be careful not to melt butter.
3.In a large bowl, blend butter, white sugar, and brown sugar, using a rubber spatula or fork. Mix until light and creamy.
4. Crack egg into bowl. Add milk and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
5.Add flour, salt, and baking soda. Mix until just blended. Do not over mix.
6.Add rolled oats and “mix-ins.” Mix until all ingredients are blended.
7.Lightly coat a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
8.Scoop 1 Tablespoon of dough per cookie. Use your hands to shape dough into a ball. Place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
9.Bake until cookies are lightly browned on bottom, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven. Let sit 2-3 minutes to firm up before removing from baking sheet. Let cool.
10.Repeat steps 7-9 until all cookies are baked. Cookies may take more or less time to become lightly browned depending on your oven. Watch closely so they do not burn.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 3.00 piece

Serving Per Container 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5 g6%
Saturated Fat 2 g10%
Sodium 55 mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 13 g5%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Protein 2 g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

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