Grape Nut Cookies

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup softened butter or yogurt spread
• 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar - optional
• 3 Tbsp. honey or agave nector
• 2 eggs or egg beaters
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 cups of rolled oats
• 1 cup of flour - white or whole wheat
• 1 cup Grape Nuts Cereal
• 2 - 3 Tbsp. of peanut butter

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth
• Add honey, eggs and vanilla; mix well
• Add baking soda, salt, rolled oats, flour, and Grape-Nuts
• Combine until just mixed
• Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough, 2 inches apart onto lined or greased cookie sheets
• Bake for 10-14 minutes or until golden brown

• Cool 2-3 minutes
• Remove from baking sheets
• Cool completely on wire racks
• Once cooled store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature
• Makes 27 servings (2 cookies per serving)