Canola Gold Cookie

The Canola Gold Cookie was developed in conjunction with the Food Centre in Saskatoon and was distributed by SaskCanola to visitors at the Saskatchewan Pavilion during the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver. The recipe, which showcases canola oil and other Saskatchewan ingredients, makes 5 dozen cookies. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup Canola Oil (200 mls)
• 3 Whole Eggs (3)
• 1/2 cup White Sugar (125 mls)
• 1 1/4 cups Honey (300 mls)
• 3/4 cup Brown Sugar (200 mls)
• 5 tsp Vanilla Extract (25 mls)
• 1 tsp Baking Soda (5 mls)
• 2 cups Oat Flour (500 mls)
• 1 3/4 cups Rolled Oats (425 mls)
• 1/2 cup Flaked Coconut (125 mls)
• 3/4 cup Dried Saskatoon Berries (200 mls)
• 3/4 cup Dried Sour Cherries (200 mls)
• 3/4 cup Mini Chocolate Chips (200 mls)

Instructions:

1. Line baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.

2. In large bowl, beat oil with sugar until fluffy; beat in eggs and vanilla.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together rolled oats, flour, and baking soda - stir into egg mixture until combined.

4. Stir in chocolate chips, dried fruits and coconut. Let dough sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.

5. Use a tablespoon to place the cookie dough on the baking sheets, place about 2 inches (5 cm) apart, and lightly press dough to flatten.

6. Bake in 350°F oven until golden, about 13 minutes.

7. Transfer to rack; let cool.

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