Lactation Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
• 0.25 cups water
• 1 cup butter , softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cups brown sugar
• 3 eggs yolks
• 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cups brewer's yeast
• 1 tablespoon wheat germ
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 2.5 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Mix flaxseed meal with water in a small bowl and let soak for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together in a large mixing bowl until creamy. Add egg yolks and vanilla extract; beat to incorporate. Stir in flaxseed mixture.

4. 4

   Mix flour, brewer's yeast, wheat germ, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar, in a separate bowl.

5. 5

   Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in oats and chocolate chips.

6. 6

   Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto a baking sheet.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. 8

   Once cool, serve and enjoy!