There are oatmeal cookies and then there are granola cookies. Oatmeal cookies use cooked oats whereas with granola cookies a baked mixture of oats with other ingredients are used. They are similar in taste, buttery and nutty, however the texture is a bit different. Oatmeal cookies have a chewy texture and granola cookies have more of a crunchy one. A crisp golden two bite cookie that is easy to make and bake.
Granola Cookies
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1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
2 cups granola, any flavour, slightly crushed
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, add the butter, granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, vanilla extract and egg. Using an electric handheld mixer, on medium speed, blend until mixed and well combined. You may also do this by hand using a wooden spoon.
Place the granola in a zip lock bag, seal it, and using a rolling pin, roll over the bag to slightly crush the granola.
In a medium bowl combine together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
Add the granola and flour mixture to the butter mixture and stir until well combined.
Drop the cookie dough by rounded spoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto the prepared lined baking tray.
Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden brown and centres are set but not hard. Rest on the baking tray for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool.