Can I get a big ole FRI-YAYYYY?

Seriously, you know how some weeks just seem to drag on and on and on? That was this week. I woke up wondering if I was dreaming because it’s finally Friday.

But you know what? I’m gonna make it.

Because cookies. So many cookies.

Sometimes you just need a Friday a morning dance party and a perfect plate of cookies to lift your spirits and put you in a good mood.

And these aren’t just any cookies. These are the oatmeal raisin cookies my best friend has been requesting for months. These are the cookies I have made and remade SEVEN times trying to get the perfect balance of healthy, chewy, gluten free, and delicious. These are the cookies that made the cut after seven batches went straight to the trash. (I know you think I’m crazy but #fitnessgoals).

These are THE cookies.

Honey oatmeal raisin, refined sugar free, gluten free cookies.

And they are delicious. They are the perfect combo of chewy, tender, sweet, and flavorful with a slightly crispy bottom. They are the kind of oatmeal cookies you expect to see on Grandma’s counter.

Except Grandma’s oatmeal cookies were never this healthy (sorry, Grandma). So if you want Grandma’s cookies without the guilt or if you have weekend cookie needs but don’t want to sacrifice your week’s worth of gym work, these are the answer.

Oh, wanna know what else? I’ve already eaten six. My cookie game is strong.

Whatever you’re doing, just stop. Get your booty in the kitchen and set your weekend up for success with a batch of these honey oatmeal raisin cookies.

You won’t regret it.

And if oatmeal raisin cookies aren’t your thing, (how did you make it this far) just try these amazing chewy chocolate chip cookies instead.

Honey Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Created by LauraCrawford on August 4, 2017

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Here's what you need:

1/2 c butter or coconut oil
1/2 c coconut sugar
1/2 c raw honey
1 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1:1 Flour + 1/4C if needed
1/4 c whole rolled oats
1 c raisins

Here's what you do:

Preheat oven to 350F.
Cream butter/coconut oil with coconut sugar until well blended.
Mix in honey, egg, and vanilla and continue to mix until well blended.
Mix in baking soda and salt for approximately 30 seconds, followed by oats, gluten free flour, and cinnamon. (If your dough seems too 'wet' you can add up to 1/4C extra gluten free flour.
Fold in raisins just until mixed, then refrigerate dough for 20-30 minutes.
After refrigerating for 20-30 minutes, remove and roll dough into rounded balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. (If you have leftover dough, return to refrigerator until you are ready to bake).
Bake at 350F for approximately 12 minutes or until edges are browning. Do not overcook.
Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes on pan before transferring to a rack.
Enjoy!