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Chewy Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips, No Butter

Mallory
These simple Oatmeal Cookies with no butter are sweetened with maple syrup and my favorite for when I want something sweet but don't want a bunch of added refined sugars or saturated fats. They're the perfect treat if you're into chewy cookies!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 155 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

Mix Ins

  • ¼ cup golden raisins
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉ (177°C). Prep a sheet pan with parchment paper sprayed with cooking spray for easy clean-up. Add the golden raisins to a small bowl with water and microwave for 1 minute. Set aside to let them soak in the water for 5-10 minutes. This will help them become plump and soft! 
  • Combine the dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Stir with a whisk until they're well combined. *I highly suggest using a food scale to measure the oats and flour. 
  • In a separate large bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients vigorously.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until just combined. Stir in raisins and chocolate chips. Let the dough sit in the fridge for 10 minutes.
  • Use a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop or large spoon to scoop 12 cookies onto the prepared cookie sheet. Gently mash them down with a spatula or wooden spoon just a bit to flatten them.
  • Bake oatmeal cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven when they barely start to turn golden brown. Let them cool on the parchment-lined baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack or plate. 
  • HintTo ensure they cook evenly, use a cookie dough scoop to make them all the same size. I use a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop.

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Notes

Expert Tips
  • Don't overmix the dough. Mix the dry and wet ingredients until just combined.
  • For best results, let the dough sit for 10-20 minutes before rolling it into balls.
  • Let the cookies cool on the pan for at least 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack
Storage
  • Room Temperature - let the cookies cool and then store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-5 days. 
  • Refrigerator - store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
  • Freezer - let them cool and store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Dietitian Tip
Desserts get a bad rep for being indulgent or unhealthy and a lot of people see dessert as something reserved for the weekend or special occasions. But in my opinion, dessert absolutely has it's place in healthy eating pattern. Instead of restricting yourself from eating sweets altogether, watch your portions and make healthier versions like these oatmeal cookies!
For more nutrition information and tips, visit mallorythedietitian.com. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cookieCalories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 75mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13g
Keyword 30 minutes or less, gluten free, vegetarian
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