Name: Almond-Cranberry Quinoa Cookies
Yield: Makes about 2 dozen
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar; 1/4 cup honey; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled; 1 cup old-fashioned oats; 1 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup slivered unsalted almonds; Ingredient info: White whole wheat flour and quinoa can be found at better supermarkets and at natural foods stores.

These cookies are also delicious made with dried cherries instead of cranberries.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 2 dozen

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar

1/4 cup honey

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled

1 cup old-fashioned oats

1 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup slivered unsalted almonds

Ingredient info: White whole wheat flour and quinoa can be found at better supermarkets and at natural foods stores.

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat butter, both sugars, and honey in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs and extracts; beat until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in flour mixture, 1/2 cup at a time. Stir in quinoa, oats, cranberries, and almonds. Spoon dough in 2-tablespoon portions onto prepared sheets, spacing 1" apart.
Step 2
Bake cookies until golden, 12-15 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool. DO AHEAD: Store cooled cookies airtight at room temperature for 1 day, or freeze for up to 1 month.

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