Chewy Chews

Fall isn’t complete without oatmeal raisin cookies. I found this recipe on the back of a cereal box of granola with raisins, not realizing it was a twist on the traditional recipe, using granola instead of plain oats. The flavor was buttery, and the chew went on and on…supremely satisfying if you value chewiness in your cookies.  I think next time I make these I’ll just use my old family recipe and replace the oats with a more seedy and nutty granola.  I’ll also replace the raisins with dried blueberries and a chopped up chocolate bar.

Until then, chew on

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Chews

1 3/4 cups flour

1 3/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon baking soda.

Preheat oven to 375 F. In large bowl stir together ingredients.

Stir in 1 cup of softened butter, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.

Stir in 3 cups of granola or granola-cereal with raisins.

Form dough into 1 inch balls and roll in 2 more cups of granola.

Bake for 10-14 minutes on ungreased cookie sheets.

Remove when golden brown. Makes 3-4 dozen cookies.

Let cool completely for maximum chew!