Description
Seedy Currant Cookies are a wholesome treat combining the natural sweetness of currants with the crunch of seeds, offering a nutritious snack or dessert option packed with fiber and healthy fats.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup dried currants (or raisins)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (or more butter)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, currants, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), salt, and baking soda. Stir until well mixed.
- In another bowl, beat together the butter, coconut oil, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and honey or maple syrup. Continue to beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until everything is evenly mixed.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon to help them spread while baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set. Keep an eye on them toward the end to ensure they don’t over-bake.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.
- You can use other dried fruits like raisins, cranberries, or chopped apricots instead of currants.
- These cookies freeze well. Store them in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- For a less sweet version, reduce the amount of brown sugar or honey.
- If you prefer, add chocolate chips for an indulgent touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
