HEARTY OATMEAL & BRAN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

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These hearty cookies are great, very filling. They are not too sweet so they go well with brunch. If you want a healthier alternative, add raisins instead of chocolate chips. Enjoy :)

Provided by Genevason

Categories     Dessert

Time 28m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar (white)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup wheat bran (or 1 cup 100% Bran cereal)
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
1/2 cup crushed cereal (honey nut cheerios is a good choice) or 1/2 cup add more wheat bran
1/4 cup peanuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Cream butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; blend into creamed mixture.
  • Stir in chocolate chips, cereal, bran, rolled oats and peanuts.
  • Preheat oven at 375 degrees.
  • Form small balls unto greased baking sheets (for chewy cookies leave in a ball, for crispier cookies flatten a bit).
  • Bake in oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Cool on racks.

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