These lactation cookies are designed to help nursing mothers boost their milk supply while enjoying a delicious treat. Packed with beneficial ingredients like oats and flaxseed, these cookies are both healthy and tasty.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
12min
Ingredients
24 Servings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons brewer's yeast
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1.5 cups chocolate chips
- 2 eggs
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, flour, brewer's yeast, ground flaxseed, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Step 6
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Step 7
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 8
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.