Chunky Bran Drops

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Chunky Bran Drops are hearty, chewy cookies packed with bran, dates, and nuts, offering rich flavors and a satisfying texture perfect for snack time or dessert.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unprocessed bran
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup snipped pitted dates or raisins
  • 1/4 cup sunflower nuts or other nuts

Instructions

  1. Cream together butter or margarine, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until well blended.
  2. Mix flour, bran, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Stir the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture; dough will be stiff.
  4. Stir in snipped pitted dates or raisins and nuts.
  5. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  6. Top each cookie with a slice of date if desired.
  7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 to 12 minutes or until browned.
  8. Remove from oven and transfer to racks to cool.
  9. Store airtight.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

769 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.1g 12% DV
Total Fat 33.6g 43% DV
Carbs 98.4g 36% DV
Fiber 3g 11% DV
Sugar 49.8g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16686.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 423.5mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 140.8mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Calcium 145.8mg 11% DV
Iron 2.5mg 14% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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