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Hearty Whole Wheat Cookies

By: Lynore Derkson

"My grandchildren would do just about anything for one of these cookies. Packed with chocolate chips and peanuts, they're made with oats and whole wheat flour, so I don't mind them nibbling on them. --Lynore Derkson, Airdrie, Alberta"

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 36 servings

Ingredients

1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
3 eggs
3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (12 ounce) package miniature semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups coarsely chopped peanuts

Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the cream and vanilla. In a blender or food processor, process oats until finely ground. Combine oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and peanuts.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 1-1/2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.