From the “Flax Family Favourite Cookbook, Flax Council of Canada

A popular cookie that everyone loves.

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups butter

1 ¼ cups granulated sugar

2 1/3 cups flax seed

3 large eggs

1 ½ tsp vanilla

1 tbsp baking soda

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour

3 cups oatmeal

1 ½ cups lightly packed brown sugar

1. In a bowl, cream butter and sugars; add flax seed.
2. In another bowl, beat eggs and vanilla together. Combine with flax mixture.
3. Sift together the flour and soda. Mix in oatmeal and combine with other ingredients.
4. Form dough into 4 cm (1 Ѕ inch) round logs. Place in freezer and chill.
5. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
6. Slice into .5 cm (1/4 inch) medallions.
7. Place on baking sheet leaving about 5 cm (2 inches) between cookies.
8. Bake 13 to 15 minutes.
9. Remove from sheet and cool.

*NOW items available at your local health food store