Name: Lactation Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal; 0.25 cup water; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup white sugar; 0.5 cup brown sugar; 3 egg yolks; 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 0.25 cup brewer’s yeast; 1 tablespoon wheat germ; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon cream of tartar; 2.5 cups old-fashioned oats; 1 cup chocolate chips

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
cup water
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
cup brown sugar
3 egg yolks
1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
cup brewers yeast
1 tablespoon wheat germ
1 teaspoon baking soda
teaspoon salt
teaspoon cream of tartar
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1: Gather all the ingredients and preheat your oven to 350F (175C).

Step 2: In a small bowl, combine the flaxseed meal with water and let it soak for 5 minutes.

Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is creamy and smooth.

Step 4: Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, and beat well to combine.

Step 5: Stir in the flaxseed mixture and blend everything together.

Step 6: In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, brewers yeast, wheat germ, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar.

Step 7: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.

Step 8: Gently fold in the oats and chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 9: Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place them about 2 inches apart on a baking sheet.

Step 10: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies turn golden brown.

Step 11: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12: Once the cookies are cool, serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 158
Fat: 8g (10% Daily Value)
Saturated Fat: 4g (22% Daily Value)
Cholesterol: 31mg (10% Daily Value)
Sodium: 107mg (5% Daily Value)
Total Carbohydrates: 21g (8% Daily Value)
Dietary Fiber: 1g (5% Daily Value)
Total Sugars: 11g
Protein: 2g (5% Daily Value)
Calcium: 14mg (1% Daily Value)
Iron: 1mg (6% Daily Value)
Potassium: 81mg (2% Daily Value)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. If following a medically restrictive diet, please consult a doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Lactation Cookies Recipe

Comments

Elizabeth Rivera

10/05/2025 11:11:59 AM

I baked these cookies today for my daughter and grandson, who is in the NICU. I decided to add a teaspoon of cinnamon to the recipe, which really brought out the flavor. I also included 2 cups of chocolate chips. My son tried one and said it was delicious. For the next batch, I'm thinking of adding chopped dried apricots, which are beneficial for lactation. I'll also switch to using quick oats instead of old-fashioned rolled oats, as they're a bit too chewy for my liking. These cookies are fantastic for everyone! I mixed in the apricots with the remaining batter and let it sit in the fridge. I noticed that the oats softened after some time, so next time I'll let the batter sit for 24 hours before baking.

Jonathan Brown

10/04/2025 08:16:42 AM

I made these cookies for a friend and realized last minute that she has lactose and gluten intolerance. After making a few mistakes, I found some great substitutions that worked well. I used coconut butter instead of regular butter (1:1), steel cut oats in place of wheat germ (1:1), and almond flour instead of all-purpose flour (2:1). The cookies turned out delicious!

Paul Baker

10/05/2025 03:44:34 AM

I absolutely adore this recipe! I made a few modifications: I replaced water with 1/4 cup of liquid milk and 1/4 cup of ground flaxseed, used 1 cup of brewers yeast, 2 cups of wheat bran, and 1/2 cup of flour instead of 2 1/2 cups of flour. I also added an extra 1/2 cup of oats. I only used a total of 1 cup of brown sugar. The result was incredibly moist and delicious.

Sandra Thomas

10/02/2025 01:53:36 PM

I had a fantastic experience making this recipe! I made a few substitutions to fit my dietary preferences and it turned out great. I replaced the wheat germ with 1/4 cup of unsweetened shredded coconut, used whole-wheat flour instead of regular flour, and swapped half of the butter for 1 cup of tahini (which is known to be excellent for lactation!). Additionally, I threw in 1 cup of Reese's peanut butter chips for an extra special touch. The end result was delicious!

Katherine King

10/02/2025 05:59:32 PM

I tried both the oatmeal cookies and the Chewy Double-Chocolate Lactation Cookies, and personally, I preferred the double chocolate lactation cookies over the oatmeal ones. That's why I gave them a rating of four stars. I followed the recipe precisely, with the only difference being that I bake 6 cookies at a time and refrigerate the dough. This way, I can enjoy hot, fresh cookies every day.