Watching Bones

Thanks to CNN.com’s Living section - they have an article where various stars share their favorite recipes. Our favorite forensic anthropoligist, Emily Deschanel, shared a cookie recipe.

Brennan Breadworks’ Vegan Cookie — makes 6 dozen

“There’s something so easy about these cookies,” says Deschanel.

1½ cups rolled oats
1¼ cups spelt flour
1¼ cups oat flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup maple syrup
1 cup canola oil
1 tsp vanilla
1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1½ cups chopped walnuts

Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

In medium bowl combine rolled oats, spelt flour, oat flour, salt and baking soda.

In large bowl whisk together maple syrup, canola oil and vanilla. Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.

Mound dough by level tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets. Bake 11-13 minutes or until evenly browned. Cool on baking sheets for 3 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Emily is also quoted as saying, “In the summer it’s important not to work too hard on preparing food. The important thing is to spend time with friends and family outdoors while you can.” Words of wisdom!