Back To Nature Cookies
Submitted by ratboy
Wholesome honey-sweetened cookies packed with oats, whole wheat flour, raisins, chopped apples, and warm cinnamon. A chewy, nutty treat you can feel good about.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
20 minREADY
30 minThese cookies are what happens when you raid the pantry for all the good stuff and skip the refined junk.
Whole wheat flour and quick oats give the base a hearty, chewy texture, while honey does the heavy lifting as the main sweetener alongside just a half cup of sugar.
Toss in chopped apples, plump raisins, crunchy nuts, and a hit of cinnamon, and you get a cookie that tastes like fall in every bite.
They’re sturdy enough for lunchboxes and soft enough to win over the after-school crowd.
Pro Tips
- Use a tart apple like Granny Smith for the best contrast against the honey sweetness.
- Don’t overmix once the dry ingredients go in. A few lumps are fine and keep the cookies tender.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons and press slightly flat, since these don’t spread much on their own.
- Store in an airtight container for up to five days. They actually get chewier and better on day two.
Ingredients
Directions
In large mixing bowl, cream shortening and honey until fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
Stir in vanilla. In medium bowl, stir together flour, soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
Add dry ingredients to honey mixture, beating until smooth.
Bake at 350 until cookies golden brown.
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