Acorn Chip Cookie Bars

A high-protein cookie to serve with hot, mulled apple cider with rose hips.

INGREDIENTS | MAKES 16 SQUARES

¼ cup butter, softened

¼ cup molasses

2 tablespoons honey

¼ cup plain yogurt

¼ cup cream cheese

½ teaspoon vanilla

1 cup acorns, finely chopped

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Cream together butter, molasses, and honey.

3. Blend yogurt, cream cheese, and vanilla and add to butter mixture.

4. Stir in remaining ingredients.

5. Spread in 8-inch square baking dish.

6. Bake for 25–30 minutes.

7. Cool 10–15 minutes, cut into squares and serve.

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