Oatmeal Flax Cookies 

 

Makes about 72 Cookies

1 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup coconut (optional)
1 cup sugar 1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tsp baking soda
1 egg 1 cup chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
1 - 1/2 cups all purpose flour    
1 - 1/4 cups oats    
1/4 cup ground flax    

 

  • Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.

  • Add egg and vanilla and beat.

  • Mix flour, oats, flax, coconut, baking powder and soda together.  Stir into creamed mixture.

  • Add chocolate chips and pecans.  Mix until blended.

  • Form into one inch balls.  Place on an ungreased cookie sheet, leaving about two inches apart.

  • Bake at 350F (180C) for 10 to 12 minutes.

 

Source:  Adapted from unknown source.