These little cookies use cooked, chilled quinoa as one of the ingredients which adds a bit more protein. Bake up a batch of these the next time you have some leftover quinoa.
- 2 cups White Spelt Flour or flour of your choice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh or ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup cooked and cooled quinoa
- 1 cup milk chocolate chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and baking soda. Set aside.
- Cream together butter and brown sugar until smooth, about 3 minutes. Add in the eggs and vanilla Slowly add the dry ingredients into liquid ingredients and mix until combined. Stir in the oats, quinoa, and chocolate chips.
- Spoon about a tablespoon of dough onto a large baking sheet. Bake cookies for 12-14 minutes, or until cookies are just barely set. Remove cookies from baking sheet and cool on a wire cooling rack.
I had a little helper in the kitchen while baking these cookies. I am amazed at moments how quickly time flies. The aprons we are wearing are over 22 years old and my son wore it when he was little. They were handmade by my friend, Dorothy and constructed so well. that I know they have years of memories still in waiting to be experienced.
“Is it cookie eating time yet, Grandma?”
I also did a bit of crafting and learned how to make my own burlap ribbon. I love mason jars because they are so versatile.
Wishing you a Happy Memorial Day!
