Oatmeal (And Bean!) Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup canned great northern bean (drained, reserve bean liquid)
3 tablespoons butter (or substitute)
1 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup raisins (for variety) or 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for variety)

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0F Lightly coat two baking sheets with cooking spray.
In blender, process oats until finely ground but not powdery. Combine with flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
In cleaned blender, puree beans (adding bean liquid if needed) until smooth. Combine bean puree, butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a separate bowl and mix very thoroughly.
Vigorously by hand or with electric mixer on low speed, beat in oat and flour mixture. Stir in raisins (chocolate chips) by hand.
Drop batter (by the tablespoon) onto baking sheets. Bake 15 to 17 minutes until centers are firm and edges are lightly browned. Transfer to wire rack to cool. Yum!