TUESDAY'S TREAT

Cookies for breakfast??? Sounds good to me! I found this recipe in the food insert in today's Maryville Daily Times. It's especially for all you back-to-school guys. Packed with omega-3's, antioxidants and carbs for energy; it should get those brains to working overtime.

FRUITY BREAKFAST COOKIE

1 c. butter

1 c. granulated sugar

1 c. brown sugar

1 tsp. salt

2 tsp. ground cinnamon

2 eggs

1 c. old fashioned oats

1/2 c. flaxseed meal

1/2 c. whole wheat flour

1 to 1 1/2 c. self-rising flour

1 c. dried cranberries(craisins) or cherries

1 c. chopped dried apricots or dried plums(prunes)

1 c. raisins

2c. chopped walnuts

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Combine butter, sugars, salt, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Beat with a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs.
3. Stir in oats, flaxseed meal, whole-wheat flour, and 1 c. self-rising flour in 1/4 c. increments, dough is still sticky. Stir in fruits until well combined.
4. Scoop dough onto a baking sheet, using a 1 oz.(2tbsp) scoop. Bake 10-13 minutes until cookies are puffy and LIGHT tan. BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERBAKE. The centers will be a bit doughy and dense. Makes 2 dozen.

Yes, the butter and sugars make this a "no-no" for those watching your diet. HOWEVER, I did say these are for the back-to-school set! One cookie is 310 calories.