Molly's book is jammed packed with wonderful recipes that are both tasty and healthy. As a registered dietitian Molly, has learned the special relationship between what we eat and how we feel. I guess the old saying is true: You are what you eat!

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What you need:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups oatmeal ( not quick cooking)
• 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1/2 cup raisins or dried currants
• 1 cup walnuts, or pecans, chopped coarsely
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut (optional)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

What you do:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl or processor, whip butter. Add maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla, beating well.
2. In a second medium bowl mix together oatmeal, flour, raisins, walnuts, coconut, salt, and cinnamon. With a wooden spoon, stir the oatmeal mixture into the butter combination until moistened.
3. Prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper. Using two teaspoons, drop dough onto baking sheets in mounds 1 inch apart.
4. Bake 12-15 minutes until golden. After 7 minutes switch the top sheet with the bottom sheet to ensure even cooking.
5. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for a few minutes, then remove to a cooling rack or plates. (If using a plates, do not stack cookies more than two high until fully cooled.)

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