agave oatmeal cookies

Name: Agave Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 22
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup(s) agave nectar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon(s) grated orange zest; 1 1/2 cup(s) whole wheat flour (try to find pastry flour); 1 3/4 cup(s) regular rolled oats; 1/4 cup(s) flaxseed meal; 1 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 3/4 cup(s) dried cranberries (or raisins)

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Mikekey *

Seattle, WA

Updated on Mar 14, 2016

Agave replaces sugar in these, lowering the GI. Use light or amber for best flavor.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Bake

yield 22 cookies

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup agave nectar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (try to find pastry flour)
1 3/4 cups regular rolled oats
1/4 cup flaxseed meal
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup dried cranberries (or raisins)

How To Make agave oatmeal cookies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Using an electric mixer, in a large bowl cream the butter with the agave and light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and stir in vanilla and orange zest.
Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine flour, oats, falxseed meal, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Add to butter mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in dried cranberries (or raisins).
Step 4

Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets and using the back of a spoon, flatten slightly and bake 12 minutes, or until slightly browned.
Step 5

Cool on wire rack.
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