HEART SMART COOKIES

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Got this from a friend in Atlanta! So, so good and good for you, too! Try this...substitute dried cranberries for the dates and waluts instead of the chocolate. I did and it was awesome!

Provided by Susan Joiner

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 Tbsp butter, unsalted
3/4 c packed, light brown sugar
1/3 c all purpose flour
1/3 c whole wheat flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 c oats, regular
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 c dates, chopped and pitted
3 oz coarsely chopped bittersweet chocolate

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350* Melt butter in saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat, add brown sugar, Stir until smooth.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, combine both flours, baking soda, oats, and salt.
  • 3. Combine butter mixture with dry ingredients, and add egg, vanilla, and dates. Fold in chocolate. Batter will be stiff.
  • 4. Mix well, spoon by tablespoon onto lightly greased baking sheets.
  • 5. Bake for 12 minutes or until tops are dry to touch. Makes 32 cookies.

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