Warm Quinoa Soft Chewy (Printable Version)

Soft, chewy cookies featuring wholesome quinoa, oats, and cinnamon for a comforting treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled
03 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
08 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
09 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 large egg
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

12 - 1/2 cup raisins or chocolate chips
13 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, cooked quinoa, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until evenly blended.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
05 - Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Fold in the raisins or chocolate chips and nuts, if using, until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers appear set.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They are secretly packed with protein from the quinoa but taste like an indulgent treat
  • The texture is incredible, with chewy oats and soft centers that make every bite satisfying
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy here, so pull them out when edges are golden even if centers look underdone
  • The cookies continue cooking on the hot baking sheet, which is why that five minute rest period is crucial
03 -
  • Let your butter soften completely at room temperature for the fluffiest texture
  • Measure your flour by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling off, never scooping directly

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