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Lactation Cookies Recipe

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The best lactation cookies support milk supply with key ingredients like oats, flaxseed, and brewers yeast. These chewy, chocolatey cookies are easy to prepare and enjoyed by the whole family, not just nursing moms.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons brewer's yeast
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)

Instructions

  1. PREHEAT THE OVEN: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. PREPARE THE FLAXSEED MIXTURE: In a small bowl, combine ground flaxseed and water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
  3. CREAM THE BUTTER AND SUGARS: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. ADD WET INGREDIENTS: Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and the thickened flaxseed mixture to the creamed butter and sugar. Beat until fully combined.
  5. MIX DRY INGREDIENTS: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and brewer's yeast.
  6. COMBINE WET AND DRY INGREDIENTS: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until everything is fully incorporated.
  7. ADD MIX INS: Stir in the rolled oats, semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and shredded coconut if using.
  8. SCOOP DOUGH: Use a tablespoon to scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart.
  9. BAKE: Place the baking sheets in the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers remain soft.
  10. COOL: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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