The Good-For-You Cookies

Submitted by honeydue

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

 

• Ready In: 17mins
• Ingredients: 10
• 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.