Traffic Light Oatmeal Cookies (Eggless)

 Category: Baking
Preparation Time: 10 mins  
Cooking Time: 11-14 mins
Servings: Yields 10 cookies

Traffic light Oatmeal cookies

                            

Traffic Light Oatmeal Cookies are very appealing and a yummy treat for the little ones:) and this one is adapted from my oatmeal-raisin cookies. Though having Candies is not very healthy, very occasional treats are considerable;) and with the goodness of oats and wheat it becomes healthier. This is an eggless recipe and also does not use any baking powder or baking soda. Also it has the goodness of whole wheat flour. They are crispy outside and little chewy inside:) If we dont want the cookies to be on the sweeter side, we can even reduce the sugar by 2-3 tbsp. 

Traffic Light Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients:

• Quick Cooking Oats - 1/2 cup
• Whole Wheat flour / Atta* - 1/3 cup
• Brown Sugar - 1/3 cup
• Butter, softened - 1/4 cup
• M&M Candies (Green, Yellow & Red Coloured ones) - 30 (10 in each colour)
• Milk - 1 tbsp (adjust as per the consistency of the dough)
• Vanilla extract - 1/2 tsp
• Salt - a pinch

*Whole Wheat Pastry flour can also be used

Method:

1. Take out the better from the refrigerator and keep at room temperature atleast 1-2 hours before preparation, so it gets softened
   
2. Keep the three coloured candies ready (Green, Yellow and Red). If we get mini candies, we can use that, here I have used the normal sized peanut butter M&M Candies.
   
   
   
   
3. Pre heat oven to 350 F for atleast 10-15 mins
4. In a wide bowl, add the softened butter and brown sugar, beat it well to form a creamy texture
   
5. Add in the Vanilla extract and beat it well
6. Now add the oats, wheat flour, pinch of salt to the butter-sugar mixture and mix with hands to form a dough consistency; If its too dry, add 1-2 tbsp of milk to it to reach a dough consistency
   
7. Make medium sized balls, flatten it gently to form an oval shape and place the green, yellow and red coloured candies one by one. Press them gently and place it in a cookie tray. Ensure it is not crowded and leave at least 1/2 inch  space between the cookies 
   
   
   
8. Keep the tray in the pre heated oven and allow it to bake for 11-14 mins till the outer edge started to turn golden brown
   
9. Once its done, remove the tray and allow it to cool for 5 mins before taking out into cooling rack 
   
10. While taking out, the cookies will be very soft and upon cooling it becomes bit crisp, Then store it in air tight container