Oatmeal - Flax Seed Meal Cookies

Chef #552702's Note:

I have always enjoyed a hearty cookie that has a stout texture with more taste. I blended several recipes to come up with this. I have never left a party without one or more requests for this recipe. I am constantly trying new variations, but the original still stands as BEST! These cookies freeze well and of course they are great in a pinch defrosted in the microwave on half power.

• Total Time: 27 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 4 dozen

• 1 cup butter , softened
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons vanilla
• ½ tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 ¾ cups flour (I use unbleached)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups oatmeal (can use either quick or old fashioned)
• ½ cup flax seed meal
• 1 (8 ounce) bag toffee pieces (Heath bits is the only kind we have here)
• 1 cup generous rough chopped pecans

Directions:

1. Mix first five ingredients well. Add flour and baking soda and blend well. Add oats and flax seed meal and mix until well blended. Mix in toffee chips and pecans.
2. Drop with tablespoon on parchment lined cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned around edges. Remove and cool on cookie rack.