Lactation Cookies

A friend of mine passed this recipe on to me a few weeks ago.  Now, I know this blog is supposed to focus on healthy things, but breast feeding is healthy!  :)  I plan on making these before my work trip and taking them with me.  My fear is drying up while I'm gone, even though it's just for a short time.

My friend doctored hers up with white and chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and walnuts.  I'll be using my vegan butter and dairy-free chocolate chips.  I'll let you know how they turn out!

(* as found on http://www.bellybelly.com.au/breastfeeding/breastmilk-supply-increase-breastmilk-lactation-cookie-recipe)

Lactation Cookies Recipe

• 1 cup butter or margarine
• 1 & 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal (can be found at any local health food store)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups oats, thick cut if you can get them
• 1 cup or more chocolate chips/sultanas/almonds/macadamia nuts (whatever takes your fancy)
• 2-4 tablespoons of brewers yeast (be generous)

Preparation time is around 15 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350F.
1) Mix together 2 tablespoons of flaxseed meal and water, set aside for 3-5 minutes.
2) Cream (beat well) margarine and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mix well.
3) Stir flaxseed mixture and add with vanilla to the margarine mix. Beat until blended.
4) Sift together dry ingredients, except oats and chips.
5) Add to margarine mixture. Stir in oats then chips.
6) Scoop or drop onto baking sheet, preferably lined with parchment. Because the dough is a little crumbly, it might be easier if you use a scoop.
Bake for 8-12 minutes, depending on size of cookies. Makes approximately 6 dozen cookies