Yes another weird concoction. I love baking with spelt flour. Its easier to digest and has a decent amount of protein. It also has a slightly nutty flavor to it which adds something to whatever I bake with it. I usually use dried cranberries but I tried it this time with dried cherries. They were good, but a little on the sour side. I might try to find better cherries next time. I think any dried sweet fruit would work well in this. This recipe was inspired by a similar cookie that Matt makes. Every time I make them everyone loves them and they are gone in no time.
Recipe
Yields 2 dozen cookies
Ingredients:
1/2 Cup spelt flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/16 tsp salt
5 Tbsp unsalted butter softened
Almost 1/4 cup agave
1/4 Cup brown sugar
1/2 large egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 Cup old fashioned oats
1 Tbsp Wheat Germ
1/4 Cup chocolate chips
1/4 Cup chopped almonds (or any other nuts you like)
1/4 Cup dried cherries (or another dried fruit - or combination)
1 tsp. flax seeds (optional - very good for you and will give it a nutty flavor)
Preheat oven to 350. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Whisk together flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Set aside.
Beat together the agave, brown sugar and butter until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla until blended. Add oats, wheat germ (flax if adding) and flour mixture and mix on low until blended. Fold in chocolate chips, nuts and dried fruit.
Drop onto prepared sheets by the teaspoon. (Not heaping) Be sure to place 2 inches apart because the cookies will spread when they bake. Bake only one sheet at a time for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly brown. Let cool on sheet for 5 minutes and then cool on rack.
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