Nine Grain Cookies

Nine Grain Cookies

Ingredients:

• ½ cup butter, at room temperature 
• ¾ cup unrefined cane sugar
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cup unbleached wheat flour
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ¾ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp cardamom
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• ⅛ tsp cloves
• 1 ½ cups rolled nine grain flakes (found in the bulk department)
• 1 ½ cups rolled oats
• 1 cup flame raisins
• 1 cup slivered almonds

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
2. Mix in egg and vanilla until combined.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda,baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix into the butter and sugar mixture with a wooden spoon.
4. Fold in oats, raisins, and walnuts until thoroughly mixed.
5. Let dough sit for 30 minutes, to allow the flour and oats to hydrate.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with baking parchment or a silicone baking mat.
7. Scoop dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until cookies are set and edges are golden and crispy. Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before moving to a rack.

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