FLAX OATMEAL COOKIES

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Oatmeal cookies kicked up a notch with flax to make them healthier and kinder for those watching their weight or their cholesterol.

Provided by Grubbyknees

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 60 cookies, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/3 cups margarine
1 cup Splenda granular
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups brown sugar or 1 1/2 cups Splenda brown sugar blend
2 1/3 cups flax seed meal
3 eggs or 1 cup egg substitute
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3 1/2 cups plain flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
3 cups oatmeal
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cream together the butter, sugar, Splenda, and brown sugar.
  • Add the flax meal and mix.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and vanilla.
  • Add to the flax mixture and mix together.
  • Sift together the flour and baking soda in another bowl.
  • Add the oatmeal, cinnamon, ginger, and nuts, and stir with the flour.
  • Combine with the flax mixture.
  • Form into approximately 1 tablespoon size balls.
  • Flatten on a baking sheet and press sugar into the top.
  • Bake approximately 10-15 minutes. until slightly brown.
  • Cool on wire racks.

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