{"id":12974,"date":"2013-07-08T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-07-08T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/?p=12974"},"modified":"2013-07-08T00:41:58","modified_gmt":"2013-07-08T04:41:58","slug":"flourless-oatmeal-peanut-butter-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/2013\/07\/08\/flourless-oatmeal-peanut-butter-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Flourless Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies (Gluten Free)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here on our At Home with GCH<\/strong> blog, Monday\u2019s are always focused on healthy but oh-so-yummy<\/em>! recipes<\/span>. \u00a0As promised,\u00a0we have been\u00a0sharing\u00a0some gluten free treats that you can\u00a0bring to\u00a0all of your summer festivities: bbqs, camping trips, picnics, hoedowns, and block parties.\u00a0 This week we are making\u00a0\u00a0Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies<\/span>.\u00a0 You can\u00a0include the add-ins\u00a0that your loved ones enjoy such as chocolate chips, craisins, chopped walnuts, etc.<\/p>\n

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Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n

1\/2 cup dried cranberries
\n2 teaspoons baking soda\"2013-07-05<\/a>
\n4+1\/2 cups rolled oats
\n1+1\/2 cups peanut butter (or crunchy<\/em> peanut butter!)
\n1\/2 cup coconut oil, or butter
\n3\/4 cup packed brown sugar
\n3\/4 cup coconut sugar, or\u00a0white sugar
\n3 eggs
\n1\/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
\n1 cup chocolate chips
\noptional<\/span> (suggested!) 1 cup chopped walnuts<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/span><\/p>\n

In a medium sized bowl, mix together the oats, baking soda, and dried cranberries; set aside.\u00a0 Using a stand mixer, cream the peanut butter, other \u2018butter,\u2019 and sugars together \u2018til<\/span> light and fluffy.\u00a0 Add eggs, one at a time, and also the vanilla. \u00a0Mix to blend well. \u00a0Slowly pour in the dry ingredients, mixing just until everything is combined.\u00a0 By hand, stir in\u00a0 the chocolate chips, and walnuts (if including), too.\u00a0 Place in refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to firm up.\u00a0 Preheat the oven to 350.\u00a0 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.\u00a0 Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon, scoop the cookie batter and drop it onto lined cookie sheet, 2 inches apart.\u00a0 Bake for\u00a09 to 12 minutes until light golden brown and just getting firm.\u00a0(If you enjoy your cookies a little on the softer<\/span> side, underbake<\/span> by one minute.)\u00a0 \u00a0Makes approximately\u00a04 dozen cookies.<\/p>\n

Note: this dough is sticky because of the peanut butter, so I strongly suggest using your hands as little as possible.\u00a0 Cooling the dough in the refrigerator is a great help here!<\/p>\n

\u2665\u00a0 \u2665\u00a0 \u2665\u00a0 \u2665\u00a0 \u2665<\/span><\/p>\n

God loves you<\/strong>! \u00a0\u2665 \u00a0<\/span>(Don\u2019t ever<\/em> <\/strong>forget that!)<\/p>\n

\u2665\u00a0<\/span> coleen<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you would like to send a personal message to Coleen concerning this blog post, you may email her at: Coleen@girlfriendscoffeehour.com<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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