Monday, April 21, 2008

Milk Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies


Yummy and your kids wont know that you put chick peas in them!


1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp salt

3/4 cup butter or margerine softened

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 egg

2 tbs milk

2 cups chocolate chips

1 cup quick or old fashioned oats

1/2 cup raisins or nuts if you want

1 can of chick peas pureed in the blender or food processor


Combine flour, baking powder, bakinig soda, cinnamon and salt in a small bowl. Beat butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in egg. Gradually beat in flour mixture and milk. Stir in chips, oats, chick peas and nuts or raisins. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.


Bake in preheaded 375 degree oven for 10-14 minutes until they reach the desired firmess. Let stand for two minutes then remove and cool on a rack or on the counter.


Enjoy without feeling badly about it!!

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