Honey Oatmeal Cookies

Healthy cookies; Round 2.  So it was my dad's birthday a few weeks ago and I sent him cookies.  The only problem was that rats had gotten to the cookies before my dad did.  Apparently the post office in Sebastapol has a rat problem due to the feed store next door.  My dad has been bugging me the last few weeks to send him more cookies, so these cookies are in the mail right now.  And hopefully this time the rats wont get them!  My dad wanted a somewhat healthy cookie, so this was what I chose.  They are delicious and I love the honey flavor they have.  Let me know how you like them dad!

Honey Oatmeal Cookies - Adapted from Food Network
Yield: 3 Dozen
Ingredients:
1/2 Cup or 1 Stick Butter, unsalted and room temperature
1 Cup Brown Sugar, packed, dark or light
1/2 Cup Honey
1 Egg
1 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla
1 1/2 Cup Flour
1 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Pinch of Nutmeg
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
3 Cups Rolled Oats, quick or old-fashioned
1 Cup Raisins, I used 8 of the snack packs which was just about one cup
1/2 Cup Chopped Pecans, optional, I didn't use them

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven 350. Prepare your baking sheets.
2. Combine the butter, brown sugar, honey.  Beat until light and creamy.  Add the egg and vanilla and mix on low speed until blended.
3. Combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt in a medium size bowl.  Gradually add to the mixer and beat until blended.  Add the raisins, oats and pecans.  Mix just until incorporated. 
4. Drop tablespoon size dough balls onto a cookie sheet.  Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
5. Let the cookies cool and move to cooling rack until completely cool.
6. Enjoy

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Last week my boyfriends grandma broke both of her ankles at the same time.  I really wanted to make her some "get well soon" cookies but I didn't know what she would like.  I asked one of his aunts and she said she loves peanut butter oatmeal raisin cookies, but to make them low sugar for her.  So I went searching for a recipe and came across this one and decided to cut the sugar in half.   They turned out really good and I hope these cookies put a smile on her face.  I didn't get to go to San Diego and deliver them myself, but I heard they were greatly appreciated and enjoyed by all.  

Get well soon Grandma Thor!!

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Raisin Cookies - Adapted from Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice
Yield: About 3-4 Dozen depending on size
Ingredients:
3/4 Cup Butter, unsalted and room temperature
2/3 Cup Peanut Butter
1 Cup Sugar, or 1/2 Cup for low sugar version
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar, packed
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon, I always add more...
2 Eggs
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
1 1/4 Cup Flour
2 Cups Rolled Oats
2/3 Cup Raisins, optional, can be substitute for chocolate chips, m&m's, or peanut butter chips
2/3 Cup Chopped Walnuts, optional, can be substituted for peanuts, pecan, or any other nut 


Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Beat together the butter and peanut butter until combine, add the sugars and cream until smooth.
3. Add the eggs and vanilla to the mixture and beat until combine.
4. In a separate small bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon.  Add to the mixture.
5. Stir or mix in the oats and mix-ins of your choice.
6. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon,  drop cookies onto a prepared cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden brown around the edges.
7. Let cool then enjoy!!