These are cookies you won't need to feel guilty about! This recipe combines oats, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, flax seeds and wheat germ for a nutty, tasty treat.
INGREDIENTS (for 3 servings):
- 2/3 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons flax seeds
- 1/2 cup wheat germ
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the vanilla and nutmeg.
In a separate bowl, combine the oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, flax seeds and wheat germ; gradually stir into the creamed mixture.
Drop by rounded spoonfuls, a couple of inches apart, onto cookie sheet(s).
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.