Low Fat Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1/4 cup butter (softened)
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/4 cups peanut butter (I like extra chunky)
• 1 egg
• 1 cup oat flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats

Directions

1. 1

   1. In a mixing bowl, add butter, shortening, sugars, honey, and peanut butter. Use the whisk attachment and mix/beat well,

2. 2

   2. Add egg and vanilla and whip until fluffy.

3. 3

   3. Whisk together wheat flour, oat flour, baking soda, and salt. Add slowly to wet ingredients until just incorporated.

4. 4

   4. Use a spatula and incorporate the quick oats.

5. 5

   5. The dough will be slighly sticky. Refrigerate for an hour to make it handle more easily.

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   6. Preheat oven to 350°F

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   7. Roll into about 30-36 balls and bake for approx 12-15 minutes - they can brown nicely and still not become crispy.