September 16, 2009|By Julie Rothman | Julie Rothman,Special to The Baltimore Sun
Joyce Sanders from Selman City, Texas, was looking for a recipe for a cookie that she loved when she was a teenager made with Grape-Nut flake cereal. She said the recipe came from the back of the cereal box. Now she wants to make them for her own family.
Evelyn Osteraas from The Sea Ranch, Calif., sent in a recipe that was given to her by her sister in law that uses both Grape-Nuts and Grape-Nut flakes. She says everyone in her family enjoys these cookies and it's easy to understand why. The cookies are wholesome and very delicious. This is one you can feel good about putting in your kid's lunch any day.
Requests
* Gaila Droegemeier from Centerton, Ark., is looking for recipe for an oatmeal cookie that she got from Weight Watchers years ago. It was made without oil or sugar and used applesauce.
* Rick Seyfried from Columbia is looking for a recipe for a quick Christmas stolen bread that he has lost. He says that he found the original recipe on a box of Jello vanilla pudding.
If you are looking for a recipe or can answer a request, write to Julie Rothman, Recipe Finder, The Baltimore Sun, 501 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21278, or email recipefinder@baltsun.com. Letters may be edited for clarity.
Dunkin Platter Cookies
Makes: 3 1/2 to 4 dozen cookies
1
cup butter, softened
1
cup granulated sugar
1
cup brown sugar
2
eggs
1
teaspoon vanilla extract
1
cup old fashioned oatmeal
1
teaspoon baking powder
1
teaspoon baking soda
2
cups flour
1
cup Grape-nuts
1
cup Grape-nut Flakes
8
ounces Craisins or raisins
Cream together butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix together baking powder, baking soda and flour and add to creamed mixture.
Stir in oatmeal, Grape-nuts, Grape-nut flakes and craisins or raisins. Scoop onto parchment lined baking sheets using about 1 tablespoon per cookie.
Bake at 350 degrees 12 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition information
Per serving: 118 calories, 4 grams fat, 3 grams saturated fat, 19 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram protein, 1 grams fiber, 19 milligrams cholesterol, 48 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutritional analyses in today's Taste section were conducted by registered dietician Jodie Shields unless otherwise noted.
