Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Almond-Cranberry Quinoa Cookies

Original: Epicurious 

1 ½ cups whole wheat flour

1 teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature

¼ cup sugar

¼ cup packed light brown sugar

¼ cup honey

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled

1 cup old fashioned oats

1 cup dried cranberries

½ cup slivered unsalted almonds

  1. Preheat the oven to 375*. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl.
  3. Using an electric mixer. Beat butter, both sugars, and honey in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla, beat until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  5. Beat in flour mixture, ½ cup at a time. Stir in quinoa, oats, cranberries, and almonds.
  6. Spoon dough in 2-tablespoon portions onto prepared sheets, spacing 1-inch apart.
  7. Bake cookies until golden brown, 12-15 minutes