Coconut Oat 'n Honey Cookies

Submitted by GinaStudySmart

"My husband LOVES cookies, so I try to sneak in healthy where I can. These cookies met both of our requirements. They're delicious, but packed with good-for-you goodness. Coconut oil, honey, oats....And tons of flavor options. Get creative with the add-ins....Dried cherries, cranberries, chocolate chips, coconut, raisins, cinnamon, almond extract, almonds...I do lots of variations! My favorite combinations are almond extract with almonds and dried cherries, and vanilla with chocolate chips, coconut and dried cherries. My husband's favorite is cinnamon with raisins. List your favorites in your reviews to give people creative and delicious ideas!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 48 Cookies
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 5 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar or 1/3 cup agave nectar
• 1⁄2 cup honey
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 cups white whole wheat flour or 1 cup whole wheat flour and 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 1⁄2 cups rolled oats
• 2 cups total raisins, chocolate chips, dried cherries, dried cranberries, coconut, nuts
• 1 1/2 teaspoon almond extract and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or 1 teaspoon cinnamon

directions

1. In large mixer bowl with paddle attachment, cream coconut oil (not melted), brown sugar, agave and honey (or whatever combination you like of sweetener. Sugar is fine, too, but remember that agave and honey are sweeter than sugar.
2. Mix in the eggs, water and extract.
3. Stir together dry ingredients and add to wet ingredients.
4. Add your mix-ins (chocolate chips, coconut, dried fruit, nuts, etc).
5. Let cookie dough rest for a few minutes to let the whole wheat flour absorb the moisture. If your coconut oil was very liquid, you may refrigerate for a SHORT time.
6. Drop by tablespoons onto cookie sheets. (I use a #50 cookie scoop).
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 9-11 minutes.