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Sunflower Kernel Cookies Recipe

For a deliciously different treat, try these soft fruity cookies. They're packed with crisp sunflower kernels.—Bonnie Neuberger, Clark, South Dakota

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Sunflower Kernel Cookies Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 40 min.

Yield: 30 Servings

15 40 55

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped raisins
1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
3 tablespoons apple juice
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup roasted salted sunflower kernels, divided

Directions

In a bowl, combine the raisins, apricots and apple juice; set aside. In a bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add egg and mix well. Combine flour, oats and baking powder; add to the creamed mixture. Stir in raisin mixture and 1/3 cup sunflower kernels. Chill.
Shape dough into 1-in. balls and place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Sprinkle with the remaining sunflower kernels.
Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Yield: about 5 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 127 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 57 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Sunflower Kernel Cookies in Taste of Home October/November 1998, p65