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healthy oatmeal cookies

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword healthy oatmeal cookies
Servings 14 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup 56g unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup 70g apple butter
  • 1/2 cup 100g Swerve brown
  • 2 tablespoons 25g Swerve granular
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tablespoon molasses
  • 1/2 cup 74g spelt flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea or kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups 120g old-fashioned whole rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup 70g dried cranberries (reduced sugar) or raisins
  • 1/2 cup 64g chopped toasted walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  • Cream 1/4 cup softened butter, 1/2 cup Swerve brown, and 2 tablespoons Swerve granular on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup apple butter and mix for 1 minute. Add 1 egg and mix on high for 1 minute.
  • Add 1/2 tablespoon vanilla and 1/2 tablespoon molasses and mix until combined.
  • In separate bowl, whisk 1/2 cup spelt flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet and mix on low. Beat in 1 1/2 cups oats, 1/2 cup craisins, and 1/2 cup walnuts on low. Dough will be thick and sticky.
  • Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
  • Roll dough into balls (2 tablespoons each) and place 2 inches apart on sheets.
  • Bake 12-14 minutes until lightly browned on sides. Centers will look under-baked.
  • Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.