The Good-For-You Cookies

This is a hearty whole grain cookie that lets you feel good about indulging, made with Red River cereal!

• Ready In: 17 mins
• Yields: 24 cookies

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup butter or 3⁄4 cup margarine, softened
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  packed brown sugar
• 1  large egg
• 1  cup whole wheat flour
• 1  cup quick-cooking oats
• 1  cup  whole grain breakfast cereal (Red River)
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  cup  semisweet mini chocolate chips

Directions

1. Cream butter, sugars and egg in a large bowl until smooth.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, oats, cereal, baking powder and baking soda. Add to creamed mixture, mixing until thoroughly blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes, or until light golden.
3. Tip: For a softer cookie, allow the dough to chill in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes before baking.