Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon chia powder
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup salted butter
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon golden syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3/4 cup thick-cut rolled oats
  • 100 g chocolate, rocks or 100 g candy coated chocolate

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with silicone or parchment.
  • In a small cup, whisk together the chia and water. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg and salt.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the shortening, butter, sugars and corn syrup.
  • Add chia mixture and vanilla, beat well.
  • Add dry ingredients to the creamed ingredients, beat until combined.
  • By hand, mix in the rolled oats and chocolate rocks.
  • *Optional step: wrap dough and chill 1 hour, up to overnight*.
  • Scoop scant tablespoons of dough onto the cookie sheet.
  • Bake one sheet at a time for 10 minutes.