Ingredients
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3/4 cup rolled oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup vegetable oil or 1/4 cup canola oil
1/3 cup white sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon maple extract
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) or 1/2 cup walnuts (optional)
Preparation
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Set oven to 350 degrees.
Grease a baking sheet/s.
Grind 3/4 cup rolled oats in a blender or food processor, then transfer to a medium bowl.
Add in flour, cinnamon (if using) baking soda and salt; mix to combine.
In a bowl beat butter until fluffy.
Add in oil, both sugars, egg, vanilla and maple extract; beat until smooth an creamy.
Add in dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
Add in chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheet.
Bake (one sheet at a time) until firm around the edges and golden on top (about 12-15 minutes).
Cool cookies for 2 minutes on sheet then remove to wire rack to cool completely.
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