I looked at my online recipe index recently and realized I have a lot of dessert recipes compared to other categories. This from a dietitian. What I can say is I celebrate the role of enjoyment in sustaining healthful eating habits. And the sweetest things in life are worth sharing. So from my family recipe archives, here's another dulcet recipe coming at you.
Unbaked or uncooked oatmeal cookies have been a round for a while but the recipe bears mention during the sweltering summer, because it's quick, simple, scrumptious and doesn't require turning on the oven. I like to serve these cookies chilled, accompanied by a glass of ice-cold skim milk.
Yield: 48 cookies
Preparation Time: 30 minutes, plus about 1 hour refrigeration
1/2 c unsalted butter
1/2 c milk (I use whole)
1/2 c creamy or crunchy natural-style peanut butter
2 c sugar
1 T unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 t salt
1/2 c chopped walnuts
1/2 c sweetened coconut flakes
3 c uncooked old-fashioned oatmeal
Place first six ingredients in a medium sauce pan. On medium heat, stir and let ingredients melt and dissolve.
Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Boil for one minute only.
Remove from heat. Add remaining three ingredients.
Mix thoroughly.
Let cool 5-10 minutes. Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheets. Before serving, let cookies cool and set by refrigerating at least 1 hour. Store cookies in refrigerator.
Per-cookie Nutritional Profile:
Calories, 100
Fat, 5 g
Saturated Fat, 2 g
Cholesterol, 5 mg
Carbs, 13 g
Dietary Fiber, 1 g
Protein, 2 g
Sodium, 30 mg
Vitamin A, 2% Daily Value
Vitamin C, 0% Daily Value
Calcium, 0% Daily Value
Iron, 2% Daily Value
