25 Mar Promise™ Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

2 cups quick or old fashioned oats
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup whole wheat flour
1 ½ tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
6 Tbsp. Promise activ™ (can substitute Promise® Buttery Spread)
1 ¼ cups firmly packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
½ cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts

Preheat the oven to 375°. Grease the baking sheets; set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine oats, all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour, baking soda and salt; sets aside.

Place Promise™activ spread and brown sugar in a large bowl and beat until creamy with an electric mixer, about 3 minutes. Beat in the egg, yogurt and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in oat mixture just until blended. Stir in raisins and walnuts.

Drop dough by 1 tablespoonful on prepared baking sheets, placing 4 inches apart. Bake 12 minutes or until the edges are golden and centers are set. Place cookie sheets on wire racks and cool for about 2 minutes; remove cookies from sheets and cool completely on racks.

Serving: 1 cookie (For nutrient information, go to website)
Recipe provided by Promise Institute for Heart Health Nutrition
www.promiseinstitute.org