Indian Sunflower Cookies Recipe

These irresistible Indian Sunflower Seed Cookies are a family favorite, perfected in Fort Worth, TX! They're buttery, chewy, and packed with crunchy sunflower seeds and oats for a delightful texture. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this easy-to-follow recipe – a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 308.3 kcal
Protein 10g
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Ingredients for Indian Sunflower Cookies

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How to Make Indian Sunflower Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, ¾ cup packed light brown sugar, and 1 large egg until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Stir in 1 cup rolled oats and 1 cup sunflower seeds.
  6. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Keep a close eye on the cookies as ovens vary.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

65g

Fat

10g

Carbs

11g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Indian Sunflower Cookies?

Indian Sunflower Cookies takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Indian Sunflower Cookies?

Indian Sunflower Cookies has approximately 308.3 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 27 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Indian Sunflower Cookies?

The key ingredients for Indian Sunflower Cookies are Oil, Brown Sugar, Egg, Vanilla, Flour, Baking Soda. See the full list with measurements above.

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