Chewy Barley-Nut Cookies

 

1/3

cup canola oil

1/2

cup granulated sugar

1/4

cup packed brown sugar

1/4

reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing

1

teaspoon vanilla

1

egg

2

cups rolled barley or 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons old-fashioned oats

3/4

cup whole wheat flour

1/2

teaspoon baking soda

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/3

cup “heart-healthy” mixed nuts (peanuts, almonds, pistachios, pecans, hazelnuts)

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
• 2 In medium bowl, mix oil, sugars, mayonnaise, vanilla and egg with spoon. Stir in barley, flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Stir in nuts.
• 3 Drop dough by rounded measuring tablespoonfuls 2 inches onto cookie sheet.
• 4 Bake 10 to 14 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.