Tonight I’m having a psuedo-girl’s night. I’m getting together with friends to watch the trashiest of television trash, America’s Next Top Model. The reason why I’m calling it a psuedo-girl’s night is because half of the people showing up to our apartment are boys. ANTM is not only fun tv to watch with friends of both genders, but it’s great television to actively engage in a friendly wager. Yes, you heard it! We bet on who will become America’s Next Top Model. At the beginning of the season (or cycle, to those in the know), we each place $10 in the pot and rank our top three picks in order. It’s all very scientific, really, and it makes for a good excuse to get together mid-week.
I usually try to make a treat each Wednesday and this week is no exception. And because the models are wafer-thin, tonight I was inspired to make a something model-approved. This oatmeal cookie recipe came from Dawna at Always in the Kitchen. I made a couple of changes to Dawna’s original recipe (like the addition of sunflower seeds), but they’d be perfect anyway you bake them. These cookies are surprisingly light in texture, low(ish) in fat and are as pretty as a picture. I’m normally a fan of buttery oatmeal cookies, but I didn’t miss the butter in this recipe at all. These cookies are fierce and perfect for any errupting catfights.
coconut oatmeal cookies
1/2 c canola oil
1 c brown sugar (not packed)
1 egg
1 c rolled oats
1/2 c stoneground whole wheat flour
1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 c sweetened coconut
1/4 c sunflower seeds
1 t baking soda
2 t baking powder
1/2 t kosher salt
1 t vanilla extract1. Preheat oven to 350 F. In a medium mixing bowl, pour the oil, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and egg. Beat well until smooth. Add the rolled oats, coconut, and flours in layers without stirring. Add the baking soda, baking powder and salt, and then stir the whole mixture slowly until evenly mixed.
2. Using a tablespoon, drop the cookies onto a baking sheet, leaving enough room for them to expand. Use your fingers to slightly flatten the tops. Bake for about 12 minutes or until just barely golden. Remove promptly to a cooling rack.
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Ha ha … I love that you said ‘fierce’! 🙂 I’m addicted to ANTM too.
Yum..sounds good. Well I watch that show too…don’t know why because really its so not who I am…but I laugh and laugh and laugh..??? maybe thats why! lol
heh heh…I love it!!
I had to laugh at your final blog words…
I’m one of those peep’s that don’t have (shhhh…) cable 😉
So I do not/cannot watch ANTM but I do know what your talkin’ about cause I have on occassion watched ANTM at someone else’s home.
I’m actually a fan of ‘Project Runway'(also need cable to watch this one)…I can relate you see…it reminds me of my “catty” days at design school…heh…heh…heh
Hey, back onto the biscuits… those sound good. Could I leave out the coconut though? Don’t eat the stuff. Maybe I could add some peanut butter instead. yum.
yes, stefanie, antm is a complete guilty pleasure!
it’s totally hilarious, jenn. any excuse to laugh is okay by me.
joanne, i’m envious of your cable-less status. i’m thinking of giving it up actually.
noodle, we’re back onto the biscuits! yes, leave out the coconut. i think some nuts would be a good addition and peanut butter certainly sounds yummy!
Wow, I am sorry I missed the cookies! One of my fav’s…. too bad about Anchal!
Yum! These look fantastic!
hag, you’ll just have to come over this wednesday! as for anchal, i’m glad to see her go!
maryeats, they totally were. yum!
i love sunflower seeds in cookies, dawna. thanks for the recipe, i fully intend to make them again.
Nice addition of sunflower seeds! I’ll have to try that; it sounds like a natural match.
so i have to know…who are you betting on to win this cycle? :o)
jenny, my last remaining pick is Amanda…my fingers are crossed!
2 years later but these are spectacular cookies. It was fate I found your site today… I baked these just in time for cycle 11 episode whatever.