Flax Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

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This recipe was provided to me by the red square bakery. These cookies are very healthy for you. You can buy flax at most natural foods stores. Grind it fresh in a coffee grinder or a food processor. Don't grind it too fine, because you want some roughage and you don't want to overheat the oils in the flax seed.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 375f.

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In a large bowl , cream together butter , brown sugar , vanilla and cinnamon until smooth.

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Add the two kinds of oats , one at a time mixing well after each addition.

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Add whole wheat flour , ground flax , baking soda and raisins and mix well to incorporate into the stiff dough.

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Take the dough out of the bowl and place on a cutting board or a flat surface.

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Roll the dough out with your hands into a 1 1 / 2 inch diameter cylinder.

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With a serrated edged knife , cut the roll into 1 / 2 inch thick discs.

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Place the discs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

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In a preheated 375 oven bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.

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Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 30 minutes.

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Remove to a wire rack and let cool completely.

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Ingredients

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salted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, rolled oats, quick-cooking oats, whole wheat flour, ground flax seeds, baking soda, sultana raisins