Anna S Granola Cookies Recipe

Ingredients for Anna S Granola Cookies

• 1 cup (2 sticks) softened margarine
• Light Brown Sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Whole Wheat Flour
• Unbleached White Flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Granola Cereal
• Dried Apricot
• Sunflower Seeds

How to Make Anna S Granola Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened margarine and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup rolled oats, ½ cup chopped nuts (your choice!), ½ cup granola, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Stir in ½ cup raisins (or other dried fruit), and ½ cup chocolate chips (optional).
7. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
9. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. (Baking time may vary depending on your oven).
10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once cooled, store in an airtight container for up to a week.