CHEWY BARLEY-NUT COOKIES

Chewy Barley-Nut Cookies image

Enjoy these chewy drop cookies made with barley, assorted nuts and a hint of cinnamon - ready in 45 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 cups rolled barley or 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons old-fashioned oats
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup "heart-healthy" mixed nuts (peanuts, almonds, pistachios, pecans, hazelnuts)

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
In medium bowl, mix oil, sugars, mayonnaise, vanilla and egg with spoon. Stir in barley, flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Stir in nuts.
Drop dough by rounded measuring tablespoonfuls 2 inches onto cookie sheet.
Bake 10 to 14 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g