Ingredients

1/3

cup canola oil

1/2

cup granulated sugar

1/4

cup packed brown sugar

1/4

reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing

1

teaspoon vanilla

1

egg

2

cups rolled barley or 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons old-fashioned oats

3/4

cup whole wheat flour

1/2

teaspoon baking soda

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/3

cup “heart-healthy” mixed nuts (peanuts, almonds, pistachios, pecans, hazelnuts)

Preparation

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.

In medium bowl, mix oil, sugars, mayonnaise, vanilla and egg with spoon. Stir in barley, flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Stir in nuts.

Drop dough by rounded measuring tablespoonfuls 2 inches onto cookie sheet.

Bake 10 to 14 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.