SUNFLOWER KERNEL COOKIES

Sunflower Kernel Cookies image

For a deliciously different treat, try these soft fruity cookies. They're packed with crisp sunflower kernels.-Bonnie Neuberger, Clark, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped raisins
1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
3 tablespoons apple juice
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup roasted salted sunflower kernels, divided

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the raisins, apricots and apple juice; set aside. In a bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add egg and mix well. Combine flour, oats and baking powder; add to the creamed mixture. Stir in raisin mixture and 1/3 cup sunflower kernels. Chill. , Shape dough into 1-in. balls and place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Sprinkle with the remaining sunflower kernels. , Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.