cruncy Raisin Bran Cookies

Crunchy Raisin Bran Cookies

 

source : kraft

Serves: 24

 

 

 

1 1/8 cups (5.6 oz) all-purpose flour or white whole grain

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup oats, old fashioned type

1 stick (4 oz) unsalted butter, room temperature

3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup Raisin Bran cereal

3/4 cup flaked coconut -- original version used more

1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips OR 1/2 cup currants, raisins or whatever dried fruit you have around

 

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Have ready a large ungreased baking sheet.

Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and oats in a small bowl; set aside.In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugars with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing with a spoon until well blended. Add cereal, coconut, nuts, and chocolate chips (or dried fruit). Drop by heaping teaspoons spacing 2 inches apart onto baking sheets. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool on tray for a few minutes, then transfer to a rack to finish cooling.

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