Irish oats, dark brown sugar and cinnamon are swirled together in this low-calorie cookie recipe. Whole-wheat flour boosts the fiber content while adding a deliciously hearty flavor.
You won’t feel bad letting your kids have one more cookie when they’re eating these healthy oatmeal cookies. These deliciously hearty cookies are made from Irish oats and whole wheat flour in addition to all-purpose flour, giving them an added boost of fiber. They also contain soft, chewy raisins that pair perfectly with fragrant cinnamon. Each cookie contains under 100 calories and is deeply satisfying, so you won’t likely keep mindlessly grabbing for more. With no saturated fat, 1g of total fat and 36mg of sodium, these cookies can fit into a heart-healthy diet, as long as you enjoy them in moderation. Making homemade oatmeal cookies is a great way to indulge in a sweet treat on occasion that’s healthier than store-bought varieties, while tasting absolutely delicious.
Recipe yields 48 servings
Preheat oven to 375°. Lightly coat baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, with mixer at low speed, beat margarine and sugars until blended. Increase speed to high and beat until well combined, about 1 1/2 minutes.
At low speed, add egg whites, egg and vanilla and beat to combine well.
In a bowl, combine flours, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and raisins. Gradually add dry mixture to the egg mixture and stir until combined.
Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, on baking sheets. Flatten dough into rounds (dough will be very moist and sticky; for easier shaping, flatten with a spoon sprayed with cooking spray).
Bake cookies for 13 to 15 minutes, or until golden. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool. Cookies will keep about 1 week stored in a tightly covered container.