Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

• rolled oats↗3⁄4 cup
• whole wheat flour↗1 cup
• cinnamon (optional)↗1 teaspoon
• baking soda↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• butter, softened↗1⁄4 cup
• vegetable oil or 1/4 cup canola oil↗1⁄4 cup
• white sugar↗1⁄3 cup
• brown sugar↗1⁄3 cup
• large egg↗1
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• maple extract↗1 teaspoon
• chocolate chips↗1 cup
• chopped pecans (optional) or 1/2 cup walnuts (optional)1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Set oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Grease a baking sheet/s.

3. 3

   Grind 3/4 cup rolled oats in a blender or food processor, then transfer to a medium bowl.

4. 4

   Add in flour, cinnamon (if using) baking soda and salt; mix to combine.

5. 5

   In a bowl beat butter until fluffy.

6. 6

   Add in oil, both sugars, egg, vanilla and maple extract; beat until smooth an creamy.

7. 7

   Add in dry ingredients and mix just until combined.

8. 8

   Add in chocolate chips and nuts (if using).

9. 9

   Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheet.

10. 10

    Bake (one sheet at a time) until firm around the edges and golden on top (about 12-15 minutes).

11. 11

    Cool cookies for 2 minutes on sheet then remove to wire rack to cool completely.