Maple Oat And Fig Cookies

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• nonstick cooking spray (or parchment paper or a silpat)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2/3 cup dried fig, finely chopped

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°f
• 2 lightly coat baking sheets with cooking spray or line with parchment or a silpat.
• 3 with an electric mixer, combine the butter and sugar until lightened, 1 to 2 minutes. add the syrup, egg and vanilla and continue to blend.
• 4 sprinkle with the flour, baking soda and salt and mix just until incorporated. add the oats and figs and stir to incorporate.
• 5 drop the batter onto the baking sheets by the tablespoon, 2 inches apart (cookies really spread, so leave space).
• 6 bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until golden and bottoms have browned (they turn dark quickly, so keep an eye on them).
• 7 let cool on sheet until crisp enough to transfer.