It’s taken 6 postpartum seasons (or is it one long fourth trimester?) but I’ve finally perfected my lactation cookie recipe and I’m going to share it with you!

Lactation Cookies

Ingredients:

1 cup butter softened
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp vanilla extract
2 eggs (room temp)
2 1/2 cups old fashioned whole rolled oats
1/4 cup brewers yeast
2 tsp ground flax seeds
1 3/4 cups flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups of add ins – my preference is 1 cup of chocolate chips + 1/2 cup of cranberries

Preheat the oven to 350F then line a baking sheet with parchement paper and set aside.
Cream the butter + sugars together until combined. Add in the eggs and vanilla and mix for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
Mix in the dry ingredients making sure to scrape the sides until the mixture is combined then fold in your add ins.
Use a large cookie scooper to scoop out your dough and press flat to about 1/2 inch thick with your hand or the back of a measuring cup.
Cook for 11-14 minutes depending on your oven (mine is having issues so it takes longer). You want to barely let them set – they should still be gooey! Let them cool at least 10 minutes on the cookie tray so they continue to cook. Makes about 20 cookies!