“I heart U” Chocolate Chunk and Walnut Oatmeal Cookies

According to TCM food energetics, the Bitter flavor drains and counters dampness, and benefits the heart.  We have your heart in mind as we get ready for Valentine’s Day!  If homemade is your style, try this recipe.

• 8 TBS of butter, room temperature (sweet)
• 1/2 cup GWF Baking Mix (sweet, salty)
• 1 1/2 cups of oats (sweet)
• 1 large egg, slightly beaten (sweet)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (sweet)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (sweet, bitter)
• 3 ounces of bittersweet chocolate, chopped (bitter)

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a medium bowl, mix butter, egg, vanilla.
3. Incorporate GWF baking mix and oats; stir in walnuts and chocolate.
4. Drop by spoonfuls onto a lightly greased baking sheet.  Bake for 12-15 minute until the tops are golden.