Oat Bran and Nuts Cookies with Dry Cherries and Chocolate Mushrooms - Have a Little Fun!

Nothing can compare with a homemade cookie for bringing a touch of pleasure to a coffee break or tea-time. These tempting cookies are quick, easy, and satisfying to make. You can easily vary the ingredients to suit your taste, I added the dry cherries, you may add more nuts, chocolate chips or peanut butter - the possibilities for inventiveness when making cookies are endless.



Oat Bran & Nuts Cookie Mix contains stone ground whole wheat flour, brown sugar, oat bran, rolled oats, walnuts, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. These full - bodied cookies are packed full of flavor, and they take only 15 minutes to make.

Makes about 18 cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp. water
• 2 Tbsp dry cherries
• 1/3 cup oil or melted butter
• 2 1/2 cup Bob's Red Mill Oat Bran & Nut Cookie Mix
• chocolate mushrooms (product of Japan), optional, you can find them in Asian food market

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, just mix together all ingredients until blended. Spoon onto the prepared sheets, spacing them about 1 1/2 inches apart, and bake until they are puffed and golden brown around the edges, 12-15 minutes.

Using a metal spatula, move the cookies onto the wire rack and let cool completely.

Tip: If you like to use chocolate mushrooms, you need to decorate your cookies while they are warm and soft.