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Here is a healthy and delicious recipe to try with your kids:
From http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/collections/healthy_cookie_recipes

Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies

Editor's note:

I made these yesterday with the following modifications. They turned out terrific!  

·         used 5/8 cup white whole wheat flour 

·         added 1/4 cup packed natural brown sugar

·         did not add cinnamon

·         used quick cook oats and unsalted peanut butter

·         added 1/3 cup of 60% dark chocolate chips

·         scooped 2" balls and flattened the top of the cookie

These cookies had a crispy crust and a wonderfully chewy center.  I think the brown sugar helped give it that texture.  They reminded me of commercially baked cookies that you might enjoy at a coffee house. Love them! Thanks again for contributing another great recipe!

Ingredients:

Dry Stuff 

·         3/4 c whole wheat flour ( I used a little less, adjust depending on the moisture of the batter) 

·         3/4 c oats 

·         1/2 tsp salt 

·         1/2 tsp baking soda 

·         optional: 1 tsp cinnamon 

Moist Stuff 

·         1 c smooth natural peanut butter ( I used 1 ¼ cups) 

·         1/2 c honey (easier with liquid honey) 

·         1 egg 

·         2 tsp vanilla 

·         optional: 1/3-1/2 c chocolate or carob chips

Preparation:

1.    Combine dry ingredients

2.    Combine moist ingredients

3.    Mix dry and moist ingredients together. 

4.    Cool in the fridge for 20 minutes. 

5.    Drop teaspoons of batter on a parchment-lined cookie sheet or baking sheet for cookies. 

6.    Flatten with a fork if you like. 

7.    Bake at 375 for 8-12 minutes - edges will be slightly browned - be careful not to burn as honey browns fast.