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Lactation Cookies

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best lactation cookies to increase milk supply

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons flax meal or ground flax
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour (I used white whole wheat)
  • 4 tablespoons brewer’s yeast (I ordered on Amazon)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 cups oats (steel cut or old fashioned oats)
  • 1 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Mix together the flax meal and water in a small bowl and set aside.
  3. Cream together the butter and the sugar with a hand or stand mixer. Add the eggs and vanilla. Beat well.
  4. Add the flax meal and water mixture. Beat until combined.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients (flour, yeast, cinnamon, and baking powder). Add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter mixture. Beat until fully combined.
  6. Stir in the oats and chocolate chips by hand using a spatula or large spoon.
  7. Form the dough into tablespoon sized balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 10-13 minutes or until the cookies are slightly golden brown.
  9. Cool and enjoy!

Notes

  • Recipe yields three to four dozen, feel free to cut in half or freeze half for easy baking!

Find it online: https://prairiecalifornian.com/lactation-cookies/