RAISINETS COOKIES

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"These cookies are not only delicious but healthier for you as opposed to regular chocolate chips because the Chocolate Covered Raisins have 30% less fat and they are a natural source of fruit antioxidants. Also, eating shredded coconut has a number of health benefits since it's high in healthy saturated fat and rich in fiber,...

Provided by Shannon Kramer

Categories     Chocolate

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/2 c butter, softened (1 stick)
1/2 c sugar
3/4 c packed brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 egg white
2 c dark or milk chocolate covered raisins
1 c pecans, chopped (or any nuts of your choice) optional
1/3 c shredded coconut (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl.
  • 2. Beat butter, sugars and vanilla extract using a mixer until creamy.
  • 3. Add eggs to the butter mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • 4. Gradually beat in flour mixture.
  • 5. Fold in chocolate covered raisins, nuts and shredded coconut.
  • 6. Drop by rounded spoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • 7. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.

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