In a month (ish) I am moving, and everything will change. [My home, my friends, my plans, my life.] There will be fabulous new things, and disappointment for things lost. But it will be fantastic, and lovely. We will explore new places and learn new things.
Every day, I need something to feel good about. It keeps me going; makes me laugh and grin and my heart soar. [My girls, my home, my family, my friends, my plans, my food.]
In celebration of feeling good about all of these things today, and the changes to come, here's a cookie to feel good about. (I promise. Eat as many as you like and feel good about doing it.)
Oatmeal - Flaxseed Meal Cookies
Preheat oven to 350*.
On a cookie sheet, sprinkle 1/3 cup walnuts. Place in oven to roast for 7-10 minutes, or until they smell good. Set aside.
Microwave in bowl covered tightly with plastic wrap on high for 30 seconds, then set aside (still covered):
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/3 cup craisins or dried cherries (cherries preferred)
In a mixing bowl, cream:
- 1/4 cup softened butter
Add and beat until combined:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Add and mix:
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Add and mix:
- 3/4 cup flour
Add and mix:
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup wheat germ
- 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
- prepared roasted walnuts
- prepared dried fruit (dump them onto a cloth or napkin first to remove excess water, but beware: craisins and cherries will both stain red)
- 2 ounces chopped dark chocolate (optional)
Drop large teaspoons on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 9-10 minutes.
Makes about 18-24 cookies. (Unless you like the dough as much as my girls and I.... we usually get a dozen baked cookies. If we're lucky.)
These cookies are best warm, but good all the time.
