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.

Every cookie platter should have a chocolate chip cookie. This cookie provides a lower fat option, with a holiday hint of mint. We 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 Pat's grandchildren, so you know they passed the "kid" test for flavor.

Ingredients:
4 tablespoons 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 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup oat flour*
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon 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.

Nutrition Info:
Calories: 69.2
Fat: 2.9 g
Find the full nutrition info here.

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 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.

Yields 40 cookies.

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