no guilt cookie

thank you to Autumn for introducing me to this amazing Quinoa cookbook!

i am so excited to make my first recipe from this book!  this cookie is sooo good! and i love knowing it's healthy.  i shared them with some friends and family and they all asked "what's quinoa"!  here's a little bit of info for y'all to catch up on this amazing grain.  (think fight cancer, complete protein, prevent heart disease, antioxidant...)

Healthy Cookies
2/3 c water                                                    
1/3 c quinoa                                                    1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 c butter, softened                                          1/4 tsp salt
1 1/3 c packed brown sugar                            1 1/4 c quick cooking rolled oats
2 large eggs                                                     1 c flaked unsweetened coconut
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract                            1/3 c sunflower seeds, unsalted
2 cups whole wheat flour                                 1/3 c flax
1 1/2 tsp baking powder                                 1/3 c sesame seeds
1 tsp baking soda

bring water and quinoi to boil.  reduce, simmer, and cover for 10 minutes.  turn off heat and leave for 6 minutes.  fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
preheat to 350 degrees.
cream butter with sugar.  add eggs and vanilla.  mix thoroughly.
combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, & salt.  add oats, cooked quinoi, coconut, sunflower seeds, flax & sesame seeds to the flour mixture and stir well.
combine with butter mixture.  mix well.
cook for 8-10 minutes.