Chewy Oatmeal Spice Cookies Chewy Oatmeal Spice Cookies
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These cookies stir up memories of grandmother, a cozy kitchen and a generous glass of milk.
Preparation facts
Yield: 24 servings
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups (195g) quick cooking oats, uncooked
1 cup (120g) unbleached flour, white
2 Tbs (15g) orange peel, finely grated (or tangarine peel)
1/2 tsp (2g) baking soda
1/2 tsp (2g) baking powder
1/3 tsp (1g) cinnamon
1/3 tsp (1g) nutmeg
1/4 tsp (2g) salt
6 Tbs (90mL) vegetable oil
1 cup (160g) brown sugar, packed
2 egg whites
1 tsp (5mL) vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Spray several baking sheets with vegetable oil spray and put aside.
In a medium bowl, mix together oats, flour, orange peel, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl with the mixer set on medium speed, beat together oil, brown sugar, eggs whites and vanilla until fluffy and smooth. Slowly beat in the oat mixture.
Using a spoon, form cookie dough into 2 1/2-inch (6cm) rounds and space about 3 inches (8cm) apart on baking sheets. Bake for 8–10 minutes until golden brown. Remove from baking sheets and let cool on rack.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 116
Calories from Fat 36 (31%)
% Daily Value*
6%Total Fat 4g
2%Saturated Fat 0.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.2g
0%Cholesterol 0mg
2%Sodium 60mg
2%Potassium 71mg
6%Total Carbohydrate 18g
4%Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 9g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
4%Protein 2g
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