Colavita Oatmeal Cookies (Yield: 12 cookies)
Ingredients:
¼ cup + 2 tbs Colavita Pure olive oil
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup egg whites ½ tsp vanilla extract ¾ cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt (optional) 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats ½ cup mixed golden raisins, dried cranberries & blueberries ½ cup chopped walnuts
Method:
1. With an electric mixer, combine olive oil and sugar in a large bowl. Then add egg whites and vanilla.
2. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add flour mixture to the bowl and mix well.
3. Mix in the oats, and lastly the fruit and walnuts. Drop cookie dough onto an ungreased baking sheet.
4. Bake for 30 minutes or until light golden brown. Let cool one minute then transfer to a wire rack.
