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heart smart cookies

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Susan Joiner
DeLand, FL

Got this from a friend in Atlanta! So, so good and good for you, too! Try this...substitute dried cranberries for the dates and waluts instead of the chocolate. I did and it was awesome!

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For heart smart cookies

  • 6 Tbsp
    butter, unsalted
  • 3/4 c
    packed, light brown sugar
  • 1/3 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/3 c
    whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 1/2 c
    oats, regular
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1
    egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 c
    dates, chopped and pitted
  • 3 oz
    coarsely chopped bittersweet chocolate

How To Make heart smart cookies

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350* Melt butter in saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat, add brown sugar, Stir until smooth.
  • 2
    In a medium bowl, combine both flours, baking soda, oats, and salt.
  • 3
    Combine butter mixture with dry ingredients, and add egg, vanilla, and dates. Fold in chocolate. Batter will be stiff.
  • 4
    Mix well, spoon by tablespoon onto lightly greased baking sheets.
  • 5
    Bake for 12 minutes or until tops are dry to touch. Makes 32 cookies.

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