It is amazing that the amount of different varieties of cookies I make, and yet this is my first post on my blog under "Cookies"!
Yay! This day marks the creation of my new label!
And how did I land up on this one? The last place I would look to find a cookie recipe...when my hand reaches the trash can to toss something, nope, it is not yet inside it :) That would be gross!
Just when I was throwing away a plastic bag which previously contatined oat flour. My eyes grew wide and my hands trembled with excitement!
Well, not exactly... I just had to stare hard enough to read the recipe by itself, it was that small !
Yep, found this treasure right there. Lesson learnt.
So the next time look out for those recipes on those packages. You are bound to find something that interests you.
The recipe was in original not a very healthy one, had butter and sugar enough to make me sick. But with a little adjustments, I was able to turn them into the best cookies I have ever tasted! And healthy too.
Trust me on this one okay? I don't give my approval nod that easily, and I promise delight to those of you who care to try it.
It is not that difficult, so what are you waiting for?
Low fat Almond and Oats Cookie - Eggless
Ingredients:
Sifted oat flour - 1 1/4 cup (May substitute by grinding quick cooking oats, and sifting it if you dont have ready made oat flour on hand)
Almond meal - 1 cup (May substitute by grinding whole almonds into a powder)
Butter - 3-4 tbsp
Sugar - 4-5 tbsp (depending on your sweetness level)
Pure Vanilla Extract - 1 tsp
Method:
Preheat oven at 300 F.
Grease cookie sheet and set aside.
Using a hand mixer blend butter and sugar together until creamy (about 4 min)
Add the oat flour, vanilla extract and almond meal and mix with a rubber spatula until well combined.
Form into small balls and place on the cookie sheet. They spread out, so leave enough place between the cookie dough balls.
Bake for about 30 min. Or till slightly cracked and brown on top.
Remove from tray and let them cool. They will firm up on cooling.
You may roll them in more sugar if you want, but I doubt if you can ever keep away from them for that long! They are one of the best cookies ever!
Yields: 20 medium cookies. They are crunchy, not soft.
Here is a lovely set of events I am sending these cookies to:
Vandana's Baking for Beginners
JZ's Santa's Holiday Challenge
Sharmi's Cookie Baking Event
Trupti's Winter Treat Event
Purva's Festive Food - Christmas
Happy Cook's Home Made Christmas Gifts Event
Sangeeth's Eat Healthy - Pregnancy
Susan's Christmas Cookies
Yay am the first one to comment :) soopera iruku cookies.Also easy.
ReplyDeleteHmm..you have made my life easier..I am always looking out for healthy cookies since we love to munch on them..;-)..am definitely gonna try this one..but I have one doubt-should we bake it for 30 minutes..?I usually bake for 20 minutes on 150*C-300*F and I get crispy cookies..please let me know!!
ReplyDeleteExcellent little cookies, they seem like the perfect snack to take on-the-go. Perhaps I might be able to work a little peanut butter into them in place of part or all of the butter. Excellent work once again Anudivya!
ReplyDeleteThey look and sound great! I am looking for healthier cookie recipes, so thank you.
ReplyDeleteThe cookies looks delightfully yummy Anu..
ReplyDeleteI'm making these. Will telll you soon, once i do. You kow it alwys takes long before i come to posting my recipes. :(
ReplyDeleteWow this looks like something from "Oat heaven" :-) Will absolutely try them. Is it a must to sift the oat powder ? & what is the weight of the butter you used. I assume it was softened butter ? Really good recipe. Thankyou.
ReplyDeleteSimple recipe and great presenatation!
ReplyDeleteDelicious...cookies looks gorgeous Anu..
ReplyDeletewow........cookies looking awesome
ReplyDeleteGlad that you found the recipe,looks so good!
ReplyDeleteHi Anudivya, lovely healthy cookies. Wish I could bake! Please collect award on my blog that I have passed.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!! cookies look yummy and crispy.
ReplyDeleteWow! These cookies truly look delicious! Perfect with a warm glass of milk! :)
ReplyDeletethey look perfect..very pretty..
ReplyDeleteThese look so plump & perfect and definitely overflowing with the goodness of oats & almonds - yummy.
ReplyDeleteDivya, this is brilliant,looks fabulous...did they turn out crunchy, I have heard a lot about using almond meal in baking but am yet to try it...this recipe looks like a great place to start !
ReplyDeleteYUM! I actually check all the covers for new recipes ..has become a habit now :) join the club!
ReplyDeleteDivya Kudua - Ovens vary, so 30 minutes would be ideal, but you may remove them if they become very slightly brown and cracked on top. They will firm up on cooling.
ReplyDeleteCooker - It would be ideal to sift the oat flour, but not completely necessary. And I used the measurement (markings) on the stick of butter to cut what I needed. You may alternatively use 4 tbsp of softened butter also.
Shreya - Thanks so much for the award!
Usha - This is certainly a great place to start. They are just too good.
These would be a nice break from all the other sugary treats right now!
ReplyDeletehealthy cookies sound like an oxymoron! These look really preety!
ReplyDeleteI have to say, you must have a LOT of patience to be baking goodie after goodie like this and making everything look gorgeous:)
superb cookies.I have started liking cookies these days. and trying to make different ones.this one is very very healthy and tasty.
ReplyDeleteWoow.....looks so yummy divs...
ReplyDeleteHey divya,yes..when u click the title(original it will lead you to the original post),the reason is as he copies from others blog,nt only the text,the html code also gets copied...that this poor fellow doesnt know I guess...
And also,I was able to find out with this html coding only.Like as he copied my title...the html code was also copied and automatically created a link in my post...from where I was able to find this copycat.
Thanks a ton u...really..Ur words makes feel really really better.
Brilliant cookies...they're singing to me...WOW is all I can say!!
ReplyDeleteWOW.. super Divya... looks really mouthwaterung & delicious...
ReplyDeleteAlways your recipes are awesome and unique. I admire your blog a lot. Mouthwatering healthy cookie.
ReplyDeleteeasy eggless cookie. kalaku Divya.. as usual looks great.
ReplyDeleteCookies re my son favo and he loves to bake with me. Probably in winter break i should bake ur cookies.. They came out excellent!
ReplyDeleteWow, eggless an low fat.. my eyes are just drolling over the cookies.. wonderful.. thanx for the cookies !!
ReplyDeleteWow Anu!! My first reaction was how the uncooked laddus turned into cookie shape. :-)
ReplyDeletenice recipe. I never throw away a carton or bag without looking these days (ever since I found a banana bread recipe on the back of a sugar bag)
wow anudivya....such a wonderful holiday recipe....I never made cookies in my life.....your recipe inspires me to try them....:)
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Hey Divya tagged you for the Breadline Africa bake off, do check my blog for details :-)
ReplyDeleteHey looks very nice..this is my next try..
ReplyDeleteThats a simple,lovely recipe for cookies..loved it divya..:)
ReplyDeletePlease accept my "perfect blend of friendship award" from my blog..:)
tasty cookies...!!!
ReplyDeletephotos look great!!
Awesome clicks...love the cookies.
ReplyDeleteThose look delicius, thanks for the wonderful recipe :)
ReplyDeleteCookies looks perfect, love the crack on the cookies in last picture... and healthy too with almonds and oats...
ReplyDeleteSimple enough for me to try (i am a messed up baker!!) as well as delicious enough. I think I can call my friends over for tea one of these days (what with such quick delicious cookies to offer). I have a 10-month old and so am always pressed for time, such recipes always get my attention!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting :D
Love those cute cookie balls before baking. And the cookies just perfect and healthy. As you said, sometimes I too discover good recipes from the packets.
ReplyDeleteScrumptious cookies! never used ground oats for baking,the cookies sound irresistibly good with all the healthy ingredients:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for these, AD! I too love healthy recipes though I make a lot of exceptions.
ReplyDeletethat sounds super healthy! And looks terrific too.. Sometimes these packets contain some delicious recipes, isn't it? I've tried many super recipes from tiny booklets that come with rice bags.. :)
ReplyDeleteHey Anudivya, thanks for stopping by at my place dear .
ReplyDeleteAlso guess what I made sonth n almond laddus yesterday...it involves a lot of ghee, however I share ur opinion on health and so cringed at the thought of so much ghee....substituted it with low fat milk instead...result was still great. will post that soon! :)
Hey, visiting your blog for the first time. you have so many amazing recipes!! can't wait to try them all:)
ReplyDeletelove how you have made all of the dishes healthier and thus guilt-free!!
Superb recipe Anudivya.
ReplyDeletedelicious...the cookies look yummy and crisp. Just perfect. Have an event on my blog "Baking for beginners", do chk out.
ReplyDeleteCookies make me drool. Iam carving those now. Healthy and yum cookies.
ReplyDeleteooh...looking cute n yummy crispy cookies yaar..n thank u for ur wishes on my 100th post
ReplyDeletewow anu cookies looks very delicious and healthy too. You can send this recipe to lot of events which are listed here
ReplyDeleteIt's cool Anu. Very less butter and sugar and very easy to make also. It looks like our nankhatai, but the healthy version.
ReplyDeleteThats an easy one... Crunchy and Delicious. Nice step by step instructions and a nice click!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sending these beauties to my event, Divya!
ReplyDeleteIts my first time on ur blog, and boy, I sure was missing out on a great blog!
those are some yummy plump cookiess..the healthy version makes it more preferable.
ReplyDeleteThese cookies sure look healthy and delicious, Divya. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteThose look great! I like how they call for such few and nutritious ingredients too.
ReplyDeleteThese cookies look delciious and healthy too. Good that you saw the recipe onthe bag, now we cn all make them.
ReplyDeleteThankyou for sending the to my event.
Wow Almonds and oats cookie, that also low fat....its a must try recipe...
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely entry
great!! great!! great cookie recipe :) i m off to try it have all the ingredients at hand :)
ReplyDeleteWell after you comment I just HAD to come check these out. Nice job, and I'm even more impressed you stuck to your low butter guns. I've played with butter and sugar and recipes plenty of times, but sometimes the results suffer. You have a real skill for it though. Maybe I need your secret :)
ReplyDeleteToo funny! You really do never know where you'll find a recipe. I love the way you made them healthier without sacrificing flavor. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious.. I ma yet to start taming my oven! As of now it is taming me :(
ReplyDeletehey this was a great recipe thanks. I tried it out the same day you wrote and well coz of my mistake i ruined them - kept the oven temp too high and so it got burnt! Still i managed to scarpe and eat whatever was left and loved it. Will bake some more today. Thanks
ReplyDeleteHi Divya,
ReplyDeleteSo I am trying out these cookies as I type. Looking forward to how they come out :-)
My mix at the end was kinda dry and falling apart. Not knowing what to do exactly, I just melt a tbsp of butter and added to the mix. Could this have been because I used normal sugar? Should I have used confectioner's sugar?
Will let you know how they turn out :D Thanks once again for posting a healthy, yummy recipe!
Hi Anu, I finally tried them out & they were really good , as you said. I used 60gm of soft butter, I did not sift the oat flour, I just pulsed whole almonds with the skin to a coarse powder & though the mix was a bit dry , I used my strength & will power to bring it together & shape the rounds :-) I baked some for 20 min & some for 30. apart from a color difference, they were both good. I notice you dont have an email id on your blog, or else I would have sent you the pics since I have yet to start my blog....thats taking forever to launch into cyberspace ...Even Chandrayaan beat me to it :-)
ReplyDeleteCooker - I am happy that it turned out nicely for you... I have updated my email ID on my profile just in case you want to get ahold of me. And yeah, you should totally start a blog, it is a lot of fun :)
ReplyDeletePurvi - Do let me know how it went... Normal sugar is what I used too, the dough is crumbly in texture as I mentioned, but you should be able to form a ball with the help of the moisture from the butter and the almond meal. I am doing the Naan post for you next!
DeeplyDip - The oven needs to be set at 300F. Since it has nuts in them, it will burn at higher temperatures or if over baked.
Yeah, you should totally try baking another batch. They are easy, right?
Anu thanks for the email id. I will write soon. Since Purvi was asking, I want to say that I used powdered sugar in the recipe Just lightly pulsed 4 tbs in the mixie !). I always do that with cookies. & as for the dough being dry, one has to keep kneading till the almonds release their oil...just as you said. That gives the sheen to the unbaked balls of dough in your picture.
ReplyDeleteHello Divya,
ReplyDeletethe cookies (they tasted more like good old nankhatai back home) turned out AMAZING! So nice, that my husband refused to share it with some of our friends :P and rather keep them all for ourselves (rather himself) Amazingly easy. I just took a bit of time grinding the oats/almonds that I had. Next time if I make, I will buy readymade oats flour and almond meal to save on some time :D
Thanks to you and cooker for the kneading suggestion. I did start with a rubber spatula to mix all the ingredients (as per the recipe) and then moved to hand kneading (more comfortable) but was scared of messing up the mixture texture. I guess I should have just hand-kneaded it more and would not have had to add butter. Right now the cookies taste a little buttery (which I LOVE BTW) and I am sure that is because of the extra butter I added otherwise your measures would have been perfect.
Also cooker, good idea about grinding the sugar a tad-bit next time.
Thanks you guys!! I am dying to flaunt this in front of my friends now :P
-Purvi
Oops, seems like a day of multiple comments (i put 3 on your spinach naan post too :P)
ReplyDeleteI am planning to bake these for my infant's daycare teachers for holiday (they turned out so well for me!!)
Also, I wanted to take this opportunity to commend on your wonderfully specific and precise recipe-writing. I think recipe-writing is a skill (writing as well as taking wonderful pictures and appropriate presentation) which you can boast of! GREAT JOB!!
and thanks once again,
Purvi
Purvi - You are one energetic girl, aren't you? Thanks thanks thanks! I am so happy they turned out fine, and yeah totally show them off to all your friends, and let them know what an amazing baker you are!
ReplyDeletelovely-looking cookies :)
ReplyDeleteooooooh! healthy and tasty :) will give it a try soon. Thanks divya!
ReplyDeleteHave finally posted the recipe of your lovely cookies, slightly modified to suit our christmas moods. :)
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This cookies look greats, And I know it is also very healthy and tasty.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing cookies, Romba Nalla Irrukku(very nice, dont you know tamil?)
ReplyDeleteHi Anu ,ur cookies are awesome,can i use cardamom powder instead of vanilla?
ReplyDeletewow! looks soo healthy and delicious ...:) will give it a try soon ..:)
ReplyDeleteHey thanks for your valuable comments @ my blog :)keep visiting :)
I tried this recipe..awesome...it tasted like nankhatai..thanks a ton..
ReplyDeleteI tried this cookie today and amazing it came out very nice. I felt very happy atlast. Healthy ingredients, not even baking soda is required. I just replace vanilla with elachi powder and it tasted awesome.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing such a quick recipe.