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Whole Foods Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Wheat germ and pastry flour give these a delicate crumb.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Oatmeal Cookies, Whole Foods
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Author Anna
Cost 5

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter softened (56 grams)
  • 4 tablespoons neutral vegetable oil any kind
  • ½ cup sugar (100 grams)
  • ½ cup brown sugar (100 grams)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 cups quick cooking rolled oats
  • ¼ cup ground flaxseed or wheat germ preferably toasted
  • 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour or regular pastry flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ½ cup toasted pecans finely chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter, oil, sugar, egg, yolk and vanilla.
  • In a second large bowl, combine oats, wheat germ (or flax), flour and baking powder, then add to butter mixture and stir well to combine thoroughly. Fold in raisins and pecans.
  • Drop dough by the spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart, and bake until cooked through and golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Carefully transfer to wire racks and set aside to let cool completely.