Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Lactation Cookies

Ingredients and Weight:

• Oatmeal, rolled oats: 3 cups (360g)
• All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240g)
• Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (4g)
• Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2g)
• Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (227g)
• Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
• Brown sugar: 1 cup (200g)
• Large eggs: 2
• Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons (10ml)
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 2 cups (454g)
• Brewers yeast flakes: 1/4 cup (60g) (optional but recommended for lactation support)

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 9-11 minutes per batch

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine oatmeal, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips and brewers yeast flakes, if desired.
5. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutritional Information (per cookie):

• Calories: 300
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Soft, chewy, and slightly crispy on the edges
• Loaded with chocolate chips and oatmeal
• Rich in flavor from the butter, sugar, and vanilla
• Perfect for breastfeeding mothers or anyone looking for a lactation-supporting treat

User Comments:

• "These cookies are amazing! They're so soft and chewy, and the chocolate chips are perfectly melty."
• "I love that these cookies are made with oatmeal, which makes them healthier than traditional chocolate chip cookies."
• "I'm a breastfeeding mom, and these cookies have definitely helped increase my milk supply."
• "My whole family loves these cookies, even my toddler who's not breastfeeding anymore!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Do not overmix the dough, as this will result in tough cookies.
• For extra chewy cookies, let them cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring to wire racks.
• Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.