This is the last of the cookie recipes from my stay in Germany that I will be sharing with you this year.
I always think of Tosca Reno when I make these because she’s such an oatmeal fanatic. But then, so am I. It’s great stuff if made properly. And these cookies are… well… very “proper”!
The original recipe calls for honey, but I’ve substituted agave to bring down the fat, calories and glycemic index. The difference between the two syrups nutritionally speaking is incredible!
While these are still a little high in fat, again, they are only to be enjoyed once in a while, and certainly make a much healthier treat than what you can buy in the stores.
Note: The cookies I learned to make in Germany (with the exception of one recipe) all include butter. These are the only recipes on my blog that use butter. I avoid it at all other times during the year, but do allow it in small amounts during the holiday season. It’s a personal choice.
(Makes approximately 30 cookies)
Recipe updated 12/21/10
Ingredients
250 gm non-hydrogenated butter (such as Earth Balance) (1 cup + 2 Tbsp.)
250 g agave (Scant 1/2 cup)
2 eggs
225 g whole wheat pastry flour (2/3 cup + 1 Tbsp.)
250 gm quick cook oats (2 1/3 cups)
1 tsp. baking powder
Directions
(Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.)
Step 1 – In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, honey and eggs together until creamy.
Step 2 – In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and oat meal together.
Step 3 – Slowly, combine the two mixtures together.
Step 4 – Spoon small amounts out onto a parchment lined cookie sheet.
Step 5 – Bake for 10-15 minutes or until light, golden brown.
Options: If you would like other flavors, you can divide the dough into 4 equal parts and mix in the following additions:
1 – 1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
2 – 1/4 cup chopped almonds or hazelnuts
3 – 2 tsp. vanilla
4 – 1/4 cup cranberries, raisins or chocolate chips.
Eat and Enjoy!
Nutritional Content
1 serving = 1 cookie
Calories: 129
Total Fat: 7 gm
Saturated Fats: 4 gm
Trans Fats: 0 gm
Cholesterol: 18 gm
Sodium: 21 mg
Carbohydrates: 15 gm
Dietary fiber: 1 gm
Sugars: 6 gm
Protein: 2 gm
Estimated Glycemic Load: 9
Nutritional Information estimated at Nutritiondata.com. Data may not be accurate.
Munchkin Helpers:
If you have little ones, here’s how they can help (With close supervision, of course).
Kids of all ages can get into this recipe. It’s fun for them to mix all the ingredients and even come up with their own flavor options. The possibilities are endless! (My little man likes to eat the raisins!)
Caution: Any time a child is in the kitchen, they will require close supervision. Munchkin Helpers suggestions should be applied with common sense to your own child, taking their own capabilities into account. Do not assume that because it says here that your child can do something, that they can, in fact do it. Please use common sense when in the kitchen with your child(ren).
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