Mint Chocolate Chip-Oat Cookies

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 40
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 69.2

Total Fat: 2.9 g
Cholesterol: 11.4 mg
Sodium: 53.6 mg
Total Carbs: 12.5 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
Protein: 0.8 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Mint Chocolate Chip-Oat Cookies calories by ingredient

Introduction

You'll never know these cookies are lower in fat! Customize your cookies by using any flavor of "chips" you prefer! You'll never know these cookies are lower in fat! Customize your cookies by using any flavor of "chips" you prefer!

Minutes to Prepare: 20

Minutes to Cook: 10

Number of Servings: 40

Ingredients

4 Tbsp "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Cooking and Baking Blend"

1/3 cup low fat cream cheese (1/3 less fat)

1 cup light brown sugar, packed

2 large egg yolks

3/4 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup oat flour*

1/2 cup all purpose flour

1/3 cup whole wheat flour

3/4 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

5 ounces dark chocolate and mint chips

*NOTE: To make oat flour, place oats in a food processor or blender until they achieve a flourlike consistency.

Tips

Every cookie platter should have a chocolate chip cookie. This cookie provides a lower fat option, with a holiday hint of mint. I used a limited edition dark chocolate and mint mix; however a dark chocolate chip could be used (substitute peppermint flavoring for the vanilla). These are a favorite of my grandchildren, so you know they passed the "kid" test for flavor.

This recipe was created by Patricia Huller C.C.E., M.Ed., a culinary instructor and healthy baking expert from Cincinnati State's Midwest Culinary Institute, especially for SparkRecipes.

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Prepare baking pans by spraying with canola oil spray. You may also line pans with parchment paper or use a silicone baking liner.
Cream the "butter," cream cheese and brown sugar on high speed using a mixer. Once the mixture is fluffy, reduce the speed to low and add the egg yolks and vanilla. Mix until combined. Combine the the flours, baking soda, salt, and chips in a bowl. Add to the butter mixture and mix by hand until well blended.
Drop heaping teaspoons onto a baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Flatten lightly with the bottom of a glass that has been moistened with water.
Bake 6-7 minutes. Rotate the pans and bake until lightly browned, about another 3 minutes. Be careful not to overbake. Cool and store in tightly sealed container.

Makes 40 Cookies

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

SUZL51

17 of 18 people found this review helpful

Splenda makes a brown sugar and you use half the amount of regular brown sugar, which saves not only calories but also cuts down on the sugar! I've used it for several years and you can't tell the difference. Splenda also makes a white sugar for baking that you use half the amount of as well. - 12/6/11
JGOLFER

Incredible!

8 of 10 people found this review helpful

I love the chocolate and mint combo! - 12/10/09
CFMOSS

Incredible!

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Really enjoyed these cookies - stumbled on the dark chocolate/mint chip mix at Walmart; but have made it with chocolate mint chips from the bulk food store too (they aren't quite as minty as the combo pack) but big hit - thank you. Oat flour grinding tip works very nicely by the way. - 1/15/10
GRAMMAOFFIVE

6 of 7 people found this review helpful

These are excellent. I used peppermint extract instead of chips. These make nice thin, chewy cookies. - 10/28/10
MARY20092

Incredible!

6 of 7 people found this review helpful

I tried these cookies and the whole family loved them. I love the fact that there is whole wheat flour and that you make flour with oatmeal. It makes it so much healthier. I wish I could eliminate white flour in my diet. I used mint chocolate chips. The cookies weree delicious!!!! - 12/11/09
DEES4BOYS

6 of 7 people found this review helpful

Great recipe. The combination of mint and chocolate chip cannont be beat. - 12/10/09
TREENERBEANER

Incredible!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

These are sooo good! I added 1tsp of peppermint extract instead of the mint choc chips. Everyone in my house loved em! Now the real test... staying out of them! - 12/9/12
NWILKER

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Amazing!! I used the new chocolate and mint chips, and just regular i can't beleive it's not butter, you need to leave the cookies on the silpats for a good 2-5 minutes to successfully get them off! But delicious!! - 12/10/12
HARLEYGIRL70

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Made these using 3/4 tsp. peppermint extract as I didn't have mint chips. Turned out real nice. Thanks! - 2/3/11
ANDY13

3 of 5 people found this review helpful

yum...one of my favorite flavor combos, chocolate and mint...dessert doesn't get any better than that! - 12/10/09
DORISHEROFF

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I didn't have chocolate chips, let alone mint ones, when I was searching for a recipe for my husband's confirmation class this Wednesday. I had him chop up Hershey Special Dark bar and some dried cherries. Everyone loved the results, including a shut-in neighbor. Thanks. - 1/16/13
CD13327171

Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

A mi marido le encanta el menta-chocolate, se las prepararé a ver, que opina - 12/9/12
CURTNAY333

2 of 6 people found this review helpful

WOW a cookie you can actually eat ! - 12/10/09
MIKEHEN

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

WOW! I finally found a low fat cookie recipe that works. I made this into basic chocolate chip cookies, and instead of butter, I used unsweetened apple sauce. These are fantastic! - 12/7/14
YVONNEINVA

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Delicious! I, too, used the Splenda brown sugar, switched the amount of white flour with the whole wheat and used coconut flour instead of the oats. The grandkids loved it! Substituted semi-sweet chocloate chips andused vanilla flavoring. Will definitely be trying it with the oat flour at some point - 1/5/13
EVWINGS

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

These are really good. I made my own chip mix and made a batch. Kept a dozen and the rest for neighbors. They were so good, I made a second batch to gift!! - 12/9/12
PATRICIAANN46

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My only substitution was Splenda Brown Sugar. They are delicious!!! Thank You. - 12/9/12
GREATDESTINY

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Nice switch up of the standard chocolate chip recipe adding more fiber with the oat flour! - 10/1/12
JMGRACE54

1 of 6 people found this review helpful

This sounds great! Just bought these chips so now instead of the usual choc. chip cookies I will try this. - 12/15/09
ANNIEDARTS

1 of 8 people found this review helpful

will try for holidays I like mint and chocolate - 12/10/09
BABE741

1 of 11 people found this review helpful

Gonna try this for Christmas - 12/10/09
JUHOEG

1 of 7 people found this review helpful

I love mint and chocolate chip--what a combination - 12/10/09
TRAVELGAL417

Incredible!

YUM - 5/7/21
PATRICIAAK

:) - 4/29/21
EOWYN2424

yum - 3/28/21
LANASIDERS

Good

Sounds so yummy but I count carbs
- 1/18/21
CHERYLHURT

Really good - 1/18/21
JULIJULINN

Very Good

A new star recipe for my cookbook. - 12/10/20
GOFORGIN

Good

Ok - 12/10/20
CARD512002

I have never put mint in my chocolate chip cookies, I am going to have to try these - 12/10/20
METAFUKARI

Very Good

My family does not like mint so I subbed out for peanut butter and butterscotch! These would be great for Christmas though certainly! Easy enough cookie recipe~ - 8/18/20
BIKE4HEALTH

Look forward to trying these - 7/24/20
DEE107

looks good use splenda brown sugar and white for chocolate chips - 6/23/20
BONNIE1552

Interesting combo. - 5/13/20
FEDEXLADY47

Thanks - 4/15/20
CECTARR

Incredible!

I used vanilla and all dark chocolate chips and they were terrific - 1/17/20
PREMAM

I liked that oat flour and whole wheat flour were used in this recipe. Unfortunately, I only had real butter and had to use this instead....but we managed to portion ourselves.... - 12/11/19
TERMITEMOM

Very Good

These are really good cookies. Very successful for our cookie exchange. - 12/10/19
CKEYES1

Would like to try it with Splenda brown sugar - 12/10/19
MOMMY445

Good

good - 12/10/19
SHERYE

I'm not big on mint but my family and friends really enjoyed them - 12/10/19
PIZZA5152

Looks good enough to try to make - 12/10/19
JIACOLO

It is not a flavor I would think of with a cookie, but it is my favorite ice cream so why not a cookie?! - 12/10/19
CD4114015

Very Good

Thanks - 8/7/19
KITTYHAWK1949

love mint chocolate and oatmeal together. hard not to eat several - 7/10/19
SISTERPRETTY

yummy... - 6/19/19
CD2693807

yummy - 6/10/19
STARVING__POET

Incredible!

Great recipe! Love these for breakfast or a snack. - 6/8/19
DMEYER4

delicious - 4/12/19
JANIEWWJD

Good cookies!!! - 3/26/19
2DAWN4

Can't wait to try this! - 3/22/19
PLATINUM755

Incredible!

I'll be making more of these for sure. I used the vanilla extract with this batch, and will definitely try the peppermint with next batch and maybe even toss in some nuts and drizzle some chocolate over the top. Thanks for the share! - 12/29/18
BLAZINGPHOENIX

O.K.

I'm not a fan of mint chocolate chips but it wasn't awful - just different than I'm used to. - 12/24/18
RAZZOOZLE

Very Good

yum - 12/18/18
EVIE4NOW

Incredible!

I am not a mint person but DH loved these. - 12/13/18
TOMATOCAFEGAL

Good

So many suggestions by the other members. Wow - 12/11/18
DAWNWATERWOMAN

Incredible!

absolutely great. My grandchildren will love these - 12/10/18
PWILLOW1

Yummy & healthy. - 12/10/18
4CONNIESHEALTH

Incredible!

Great recipe!!! - 12/10/18
BONNYR

Has anyone tried this recipe using one whole egg rather than two egg yolks? It would lower the fat content. - 12/10/18
LIBR@RYL@DY

Incredible!

YUMMY - 11/10/18
THINCPL2004

Very Good

My wife made these last night and ooooh boy. they are yummy! - 11/7/18
RAPUNZEL53

Will try. - 9/26/18
NEPTUNE1939

tasty - 8/9/18
CD1987279

great tasting - 6/5/18
DJ4HEALTH

good - 5/12/18
ROSSYFLOSSY

Very Good

Great recipe! - 4/7/18
SUNSHINE99999

Tasty - 3/28/18
ALEPEQUIJADA

Yum! - 3/22/18
AMBER461

I love the chocolate and the mint. - 3/19/18
NANCYPAT1

Yummy - 3/9/18
ELRIDDICK

Very Good

Thanks for sharing - 2/26/18
USMAWIFE

I left out the cream cheese.. - 2/15/18
334385

- 1/15/18
KWOOD1955

Incredible!

Excellent!! - 12/27/17
NASFKAB

Great idea - 12/24/17
REDROBIN47

Incredible!

Made these today. Subbed Splenda brown sugar and they are great. I'm taking them to a cookie exchange at church Saturday. I think they will be a hit. - 12/14/17
AJB121299

yummy - 12/13/17
SRIVERS1

Incredible!

Big hit with family and friends. Will make it again. - 12/10/17
JAMER123

A favorite of ours. Thanks - 12/10/17
WHITEANGEL4

Very Good

I make these for my office and Hubby work gathering for the holiday - 12/10/17
RHOOK20047

Incredible!

Some tasty cookies! - 12/10/17
EGGBASKET1

Incredible!

Delicious - 12/10/17
AZMOMXTWO

fantastic cookie
- 12/10/17
JUNETTA2002

Incredible!

Awesome cookies - 12/10/17
JANET552

Incredible!

Very good cookie - 12/10/17
NANASUEH

yummy - 12/10/17
KITT52

O.K.

why the different flours..... - 12/10/17
DAIZYSTARLITE

yummy - 12/10/17
JANTHEBLONDE

Incredible!

I love this mint chocolate chip oat cookie recipe! Delicious! - 12/10/17
LOSER05

Incredible!

yum. - 12/10/17
SHOAPIE

I’ve never tried oatmeal cookies with mint chocolate chips. I’ll try it out. - 12/10/17
JOHNMARTINMILES

Chocolate and mint is one of my favorite flavor combinations - 12/10/17
ADRIENALINE

How do you make 40 cookies from this recipe? - 12/10/17
NELLJONES

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

ONE cookie?? I'm better off with none. - 12/10/17
FISHGUT3

thanks - 12/10/17
MBPP50

Delicious - 12/10/17
RYCGIRL

wasn't sure but gave it a try... prob won't make again - 12/10/17
CD6913562

I love anything with mint. - 12/10/17
1CRAZYDOG

love the hint of mint - 12/10/17