Name: Farmland Flax Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups butter ((325 mL)); 1 1/2 cups brown sugar (lightly packed (375 mL)); 1 1/4 cups sugar (granulated (300 mL)); 2 1/3 cups flaxseeds (whole (575 mL)); 3 eggs (large ); 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract ((7 mL)); 3 1/2 cups flour ((825mL)); 1 Tbsp baking soda ((15mL)); 3 cups rolled oats ((750mL))

Farmland Flax Cookies

Loaded with wholesome oats and flax, Farmland Flax Cookies are a healthy addition to the cookie jar. They’re so tasty, you may forget they’re high fiber.

Course: Desserts and Baked Delights

Category: Grab-and-Go, Vegetarian

Oat Type: Rolled Oats

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings: cookies

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups butter (325 mL)
1 1/2 cups brown sugar lightly packed (375 mL)
1 1/4 cups sugar granulated (300 mL)
2 1/3 cups flaxseeds whole (575 mL)
3 eggs large
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (7 mL)
3 1/2 cups flour (825mL)
1 Tbsp baking soda (15mL)
3 cups rolled oats (750mL)

Instructions

In a bowl, cream butter and sugars, add flaxseed.
In another bowl, beat eggs and vanilla together. Combine with flax mixture.
Sift together flour and baking soda. Mix in rolled oats and combine with other ingredients.
Form dough into 4 cm (1 ½ inch) round log. Place in freezer and chill.
Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC).
Slice log into 1/4 inch (6 mm) medallions.
Place on baking sheet leaving about 2 inches (5 cm) between cookies.
Bake 13 to 15 minutes.
Remove from sheet and cool on a rack.