HEALTHIER OATMEAL COOKIES WITH A CAKE MIX

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Eating flax seed is a healthy choice. For cancer patients it is almost a regular part of our diet. In knowing this I am trying to incorporate as much as I can into my baking and having the food taste delicious. I love cake mix cookies because they are fast and easy so here is my adaption of yummy and healthy. Oh yes you do not taste a difference. DH is a cookie connosieur and he still does not know. cooking time is for each batch of cookies.

Provided by Chef1MOM-Connie

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 36-40 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

18 1/2 ounces yellow cake mix (or any flavor you choose)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2-3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup flax seed (I use Red Mill)
1/2 cup raisins (optional) or 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine cake mix, cinnamon, eggs, oats and1/2 c oil in large bowl. Beat at low speed with electric mixer until blended. Add additional oil as needed to get a cookie dough consistancy.(should not be crumbly).
  • Stir in raisins or chocolate chips if using.
  • Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned- cokies will look very light, that is ok do not over bake.
  • Cool 1 minute on baking sheet.
  • Remove and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 10.6, Sodium 100.7, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 6.4, Protein 1.7

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