Ingredients
2cupsrolled oats,(not quick-cooking oats)
1cupall-purpose flour
1cupwhole wheat flour
½cupwheat germ
2tspbaking soda
1tspkosher salt
1tspcinnamon,ground
1½cupsalmond butter,at room temperature
1⅓cupslight brown sugar,packed
2tspvanilla extract
2large eggs
⅓cupwater
1cupchocolate chips,semi-sweet
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Combine the rolled oats, flours, wheat germ, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer using the paddle attachment (or using a hand mixer), mix the almond butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract at low speed until smooth.
With the mixer still on low, add the eggs, 1 at a time, to the bowl.
Scrape down the bowl after each egg is blended into the batter to help the mixture to stay smooth and uniform.
Add the water to the bowl and mix on low until the batter no longer looks soupy.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the batter, stopping the mixer to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Mix again for 1 minute to make sure the flour is completely blended in.
Gradually add the chocolate chips to the dough. Mix for 30 seconds more, still on low speed.
Using a large (2-ounce) ice cream scoop, or a lightly greased ¼ measuring cup, scoop the dough onto the prepared sheet pan.
Slightly flatten each cookie with the back of the scoop or measuring cup.
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the outer edges of the cookies are slightly browned and the centers are puffed.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cookies to cool slightly for about 5 minutes before enjoying.
