An old favorite with more nutrition power (higher in fiber and
protein, lower in fat) than other cookies.
Preparation facts
Servings: 30
Yield: 30 cookies
Ingredients
1/4 cup (55g) margarine
1/2 cup (125g) peanut butter, natural
1/2 cup (100g) sugar
1/2 cup (80g) brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1 tsp (5mL) vanilla extract
1 cup (120g) unbleached flour
1 tsp (4g) baking soda
1/2 tsp (3g) salt
2 cups (175g) oatmeal, uncooked
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
Cream together margarine, peanut butter and sugars. Add eggs and
vanilla extract and beat well. Add flour, baking soda and salt, mix together. Stir in
oatmeal.
Prepare baking sheets with vegetable oil spray. Using a spoon, place
1-inch (3cm) spoonfuls of dough about 2 inches (5cm) apart on baking sheets. Bake for
10–15 minutes until cookies are firm. When done, remove cookies with a spatula and place
on a cooling rack or paper towels.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 101
Calories from Fat 38 (38%)
% Daily Value*
7%Total Fat 4g
6%Saturated
Fat 1.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
6%Cholesterol 18mg
6%Sodium 142mg
2%Potassium 72mg
5%Total
Carbohydrate 14g
2%Dietary
Fiber 0.6g
Sugars 8g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
5%Protein 2g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie
diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using
nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual
nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by
cooking methods.
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