How to Make Sunflower Oatmeal Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing like the aroma of freshly baked cookies to fill your home with warmth and comfort. And when those cookies are packed with wholesome ingredients like oats and sunflower seeds, you know you're in for a treat. These Sunflower Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic oatmeal cookie, and they're perfect for enjoying with a glass of milk or a cup of tea.

These cookies are a great way to sneak some extra nutrition into your day. Oats are a wonderful source of fib...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup roasted and salted sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup flaked coconut (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 52 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, cream together the white sugar, brown sugar, and butter until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and baking soda; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. Mix in the rolled oats and sunflower seeds. Stir in coconut if desired. Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Leave room for spreading.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the cookies begin to brown around the edge. Allow cookies to set for a few minutes on the sheet before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    167 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 24mg
    • Sodium: 103mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 75mg