AGAVE OATMEAL COOKIES

Agave Oatmeal Cookies image

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 325F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
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.
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).
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.
5. Cool on wire rack.