Ingredients for Light Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
- 1 cup Earth Balance margarine
- Dark Brown Sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Whole Wheat Flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups rolled oats
- Dark Chocolate Chips
How to Make Light Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
- Microwave Earth Balance margarine for 30 seconds to soften.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened margarine, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Add cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, garbanzo bean flour, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in rolled oats and Enjoy Life chocolate chips.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto greased baking sheets, leaving about an inch between each cookie.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until golden brown. If baking two sheets simultaneously, switch their positions halfway through baking.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
34g
Fat
8g
Carbs
8g