Pantry MD

Granola, dried fruit and chocolate combine in a classic cookie dough to create a chewy hearty cookie.  Enzo loves to do cooking projects so even though I haven’t been doing much cooking, he has been getting me into the kitchen to do some baking.  He made these cookies to share with some friends.  These cookies are good for taking to a picnic or a hike.  You can stir in your favorite nuts or dried fruit.  Try to find granola that doesn’t have much added sugar.  Next time I make these I will try using brown rice syrup instead of sugar. 

Recipe:

• 1 stick butter or earth balance
• 1/2 cup raw sugar or maple sugar (I would use less next time but if you like a sweet cookie that is a good amount, the granola provides sweetness as well)
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 1/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup dried fruit, chocolate chips, or chopped bittersweet chocolate
• 1 cup granola
• 1 handful of shredded coconut (opt.)
• rolled oats for sprinkling

Method:  Preheat oven to 350

1. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper
2. Put butter and sugar in a mixing bowl and beat with a mixer until light and fluffy.  Add egg, vanilla and salt.
3. Combine flour and baking soda and add to the sugar mixture.  Mix just until combined.  Add granola and other mix-ins. 
4. Spoon cookie dough by large teaspoonful on cookie sheets.  Sprinkle each cookie with some oats.
5. Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.  Transfer cookies to a wire rack to allow to cool.