A classic cookie, one of the most requested cookies made by Canyon Ranch Spa
Ingredients
1/4cupunsalted butter
1/3cupcream cheese (Neufchatel, reduced fat, low fat or skim)
1cupSplenda Brown Sugar Blend (or Brown Sugar)see note
1egg yolks
3/4teaspoonpure vanilla extract
1/2cupoat flour
1 1/2cupsrolled oats
1/2teaspoonbaking soda
1/2teaspoonaluminum-free baking powder
3/4teaspooncinnamon
1/2teaspoonSea Salt
1/3cupdried cranberries (reduced sugar)
1/3cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly coat a baking sheet with canola oil.
In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on high speed, cream butter, cream cheese and brown sugar.
Turn mixer to low and add egg yolk and vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
Roughly chop dried cranberries. Combine oat flour, rolled oats, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cranberries, and chocolate chips in a large bowl. Add to wet ingredients and mix on medium speed until thoroughly mixed.
Portion heaping teaspoonful of dough (or use a 3/4 ounce scoop) onto baking sheet about 1 1/2 inches apart and pat down to flatten slightly.
Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Spa Index Kitchen Notes
Try it with white chocolate chips, too, and roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds), for a holiday green tint!Lighten The Holiday Cookie Swap
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