How to Make Winter Energy Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the cold weather sets in and we all find ourselves craving a little extra warmth and comfort, there's no better time to start baking up some delicious, energy-packed treats. And what better way to combat the winter blues than with a batch of homemade Winter Energy Cookies? These tasty little treats are loaded with wholesome, energy-boosting ingredients that are sure to keep you going throughout the chilly months.

With a combination of oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, these cooki...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup molasses
  • ⅓ cup smooth peanut butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup toasted wheat germ
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Information

  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen (large)

  • Cream the butter, sugar, molasses, and peanut butter in a large bowl. Blend in the eggs and vanilla. Mix the flour, wheat germ, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl. Stir the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, until evenly blended.
  • Stir in the oats, raisins, choc chips, and nuts. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Shape dough into large balls using 1/4 cup of dough per cookie. Place on greased cookie sheets, leaving 3 inches between them. Flatten slightly with a fork. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes. When done, the tops will still be soft to the touch. Cool on the sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool.
  • Nutrition

    333 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 159mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 314mg