The 4th of December is National Cookie Day, which is bookmarked as a day for leisure and enjoyment. Baking and eating cookies are simple ways to have fun, especially with our loved ones. We are in for a chilly winter and what better way to indulge ourselves than delicious, hot cookies right out of the oven? Give your taste buds something to cheer and give in to your sweet tooth temptations. Baking cookies is always fun but with the holidays coming up, early December is the perfect time to get in the festive spirit. Playing the oft-repeated Christmas classics in anticipation of Santa while stirring your cookie dough bowl is the energy that we need in 2020. Baking homemade cookies can be healthy and tasty at the same time if you make the right substitutions. This Cookie Day, you will want to avoid sugar – for obvious reasons – and choose the 100% organic and fully natural Nutriplus Natose Liquid Stevia. Choosing a healthier alternative means that you eat all the cookies you can – guilt-free.
So, QNET India offers you 3 classic cookie recipes that will bring home the festive spirit early this year.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are beloved for their crumbly texture and low-fat properties. Baking these cookies is easy and simple. If you are a fan of wonderful and healthy cookies, the Oatmeal Raisin is your best bet. Follow the steps below to treat yourself to cookies you will fall in love again with.
Ingredients (30 Cookies)
– 300g Instant Oats
– 150g Gluten-free All-purpose Flour
– 3 teaspoon Baking Powder
– 3 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
– A Pinch of Salt
– 4 tablespoon Nutriplus Virgin Coconut Oil
– 2 Eggs
– 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
– 100g Raisins
– 1 teaspoon (5ml) Nutriplus Natose Liquid Stevia.
(The quantity of Nutriplus Natose can be increased or decreased based on the desired sweetness level)
Steps
- Mix the instant oats and all-purpose flour in a glass bowl. Add baking powder, ground cinnamon, a pinch of salt and the raisins.
- In a separate bowl, crack open the eggs and whisk thoroughly. Add Nutriplus Virgin Coconut Oil, vanilla extract and Nutriplus Natose Liquid Stevia as required based on the desired taste and sweetness level.
- Pour dry ingredients into the wet bowl and mix until it is well combined.
- Put the dough mixture in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Next up, preheat the oven at 300° F.
- Make flat cookies with the dough and place them on the baking tray, leaving some space between them.
- Bake for 15 minutes, turn off the oven and then leave the tray inside for another 10 minutes.
- Remove the tray and allow the cookies to cool down. Once cool, your batch of delicious and healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are ready to eat. Store in an airtight container for longer shelf life.
Peanut Butter Cookies
If you are in the mood for something rich and creamy, peanut butter cookies are exactly what you should be baking. These cookies explode in your mouth to give you that out-of-the-world experience. It is safe to say that your sugar rush will be taken care of adequately. Check out the straightforward recipe below to bake yourself the perfect batch of Peanut Butter Cookies.
Ingredients (30 Cookies)
– 500g Creamy Peanut Butter
– 125g Cream Cheese (room temp)
– 2 Eggs (room temp)
– 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
– 1 teaspoon (5ml) Nutriplus Natose Liquid Stevia.
(The quantity of Nutriplus Natose can be increased or decreased based on the desired sweetness level)
Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Combine all the ingredients given until they are incorporated well.
- Line some parchment paper on the baking sheet. Then roll 1-inch cookie balls and place them on the parchment paper.
- Flatten the cookie balls using a fork to form the classic peanut butter cookie crisscross design.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cookies get golden-brown.
- Let it cool and enjoy the delicious peanut butter delight.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
What is Cookie Day without the most like cookie of all – Chocolate Chip. It is easier to bake than you think and it is a world favourite. Everybody loves a good chocolate chip cookie and now you can make some yourself. With Nutriplus Natose Stevia you get better flavour and lower calories. Christmas will come early on National Cookie Day for you with this easy-to-make recipe.
Ingredients (30 Cookies)
– 300g Melted Butter (unsalted)
– 3 Eggs (room temp)
– 2.5 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
– 400g All-purpose Flour
– 1.5 teaspoons Baking Soda
– 1.5 teaspoons salt
– 100 Macadamia Nuts or Almonds
– 400g Chocolate Chips
– 2 teaspoon (10ml) Nutriplus Natose Liquid Stevia.
(The quantity of Nutriplus Natose can be increased or decreased based on the desired sweetness level)
Steps
- In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, the melted butter and vanilla extract. Add Nutriplus Natose Liquid Stevia to the mixture and stir well.
- Meanwhile, mix the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt) in a separate bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir well to combine.
- Then, slowly add the nuts and chocolate chips until they make a good cookie dough. Let the dough sit for a few hours.
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Drop the dough in spoonful onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake them for 10 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool down and they should be ready to eat.
Cookie Day and More
Nutriplus Natose Stevia is an ideal substitute for sugar. With a low glycaemic index and an all-natural flavour, you get a sweetening agent that is healthy and safe. Use Natose Stevia and stop worrying about obesity, diabetes and weight gain. QNET India’s Nutriplus is known for making health and wellness products that focus on your lifestyle and fitness. We pledge to make ‘Healthy Living Every Day’ a real possibility for you. Step into the QNET India eStore to pick out your favourite Nutriplus products to make your Cookie Day memorable.
