Francine's Best Soy Cookies

Wholesome oatmeal soy cookies studded with chocolate chips and crunchy toasted soybeans.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 cups soy margarine
2 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup soy flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups sweetened flake coconut
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups whole toasted soybeans

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Cream margarine, brown sugar, sugar, eggs and vanilla on medium speed of mixer until blended.
3. Combine flour, soy flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder; mix well. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture. Mix until ingredients are combined; do not overtax.
4. Add remaining ingredients, one at a time; mix well after each addition. Lightly spray baking sheets with vegetable cooking spray. Drop dough onto sheets 2 inches apart. Bake about 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of the United Soybean Board.