Sunflower Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients and Weight:

• Oatmeal, rolled oats: 2 cups (100g)
• All-purpose flour: 1 cup (125g)
• Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
• Ground cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
• Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g)
• Unsalted butter, softened: 1/2 cup (113g)
• Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
• Brown sugar, packed: 1/2 cup (100g)
• Large egg: 1
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
• Sunflower seeds: 1/2 cup (50g)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

10-12 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oatmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the sunflower seeds.
7. Drop the cookie dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information (per cookie):

• Calories: 200
• Fat: 9g
• Saturated fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 25mg
• Sodium: 100mg
• Carbohydrates: 28g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 15g
• Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Chewy and soft texture
• Sweet and nutty flavor
• Golden brown color
• Loaded with sunflower seeds

User Comments:

• "These cookies are amazing! They're so soft and chewy, and the sunflower seeds add a great crunch."
• "I love the combination of oats, cinnamon, and sunflower seeds in these cookies. They're perfect for a cozy fall day."
• "My kids loved these cookies! They're a great way to get them to eat their oatmeal."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use rolled oats, not instant oatmeal or quick oats.
• If you don't have sunflower seeds, you can substitute other nuts or seeds, such as walnuts, pecans, or pumpkin seeds.
• Do not overmix the cookie dough, as this will result in tough cookies.
• Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before enjoying them, as they will continue to firm up as they cool.