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Granola-Packed Cookies: A Delicious Way to Boost Your Diet

The Inspiration Behind the Recipe

James Barrett, co-owner of Metropolitan Bakery, created this recipe as a way to incorporate more of their signature granola into your daily diet. The result is a delicious and nutritious cookie that’s perfect for snacking on the go.

Mastering the Mixing Process

To ensure the perfect cookie, it’s essential to master the mixing process. When creaming butter and sugar, use a stand mixer on medium speed. Make sure the butter is soft but not melted. Stop the mixer after one minute and scrape down the bowl with a plastic paddle. Repeat this process a few times until the sugar is fully dissolved. If you don’t have a mixer, simply leave the butter out overnight to prevent a sore arm!

Yield and Ingredients

This recipe yields 1 dozen large or 3 dozen small cookies. Here’s what you’ll need:

• 3/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2/3 cup stone-ground whole-wheat flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 1 1/3 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups granola, such as Metropolitan Bakery Granola

Baking to Perfection

Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and whole-wheat flour. Stir in the oats. Next, cream together the butter and sugars until light in color. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until fully incorporated. Then, add the flour mixture and mix just until combined. Finally, fold in the granola.

The Final Touches

Place heaping tablespoons of cookie dough onto baking trays, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie. Flatten the cookies slightly and place the trays in the upper third of the preheated oven. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool. Serve your delicious granola-packed cookies on their own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!