Lentil Oatmeal Chocolate Chippers

 

Makes 36 cookies

1 cup brown sugar 2 cups quick cooking rolled oats
3/4 cup margarine 1 - 1/2 cups chocolate chips
1 egg 3/4 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
1 - 1/2 tsp vanilla    
3/4 cup lentils, cooked and pureed    
1 - 1/2 cups all purpose flour    
1/2 tsp salt    
1 tsp baking soda    

 

  • Preheat oven to 375F (190C).

  • In a bowl, cream together sugar and margarine.

  • Add egg just until blended.

  • Add vanilla and lentil puree and mix until blended.

  • Sift flour, salt and soda together.

  • Add flour mixture one-third (1/3) at a time to creamed mixture.

  • Mix on low until just blended.

  • Add oats, chocolate chips and pecans and lightly blend.

  • Scoop 1 tsp of dough onto a greased cookie sheet 1 inch apart and flatten with a fork.

  • Bake for 12-15 minutes - be sure not to over bake.

 

Source:  Discover the Pulse Potential, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers