Peanut Butter Cocoa Cookies

Based on a recipe from a healthy cookbook. Didn't have whole wheat flour or wheat germ, and ran out of canola oil so used part vegetable oil that someone left in the house. They are only lightly sweet. A chunky pb might add a nice texture for next time. Just plopped dough for the first batch (top of picture) and rolled and fork flattened for second batch (bottom of picture).

• 3/4 c natural peanut butter
• 1/3 c canola oil
• 1 egg
• 1 c brown sugar
• 1/4 c water
• 1 t vanilla
• 1/4 c cocoa
• 1 c flour
• 1/2 t baking soda
• 1/2 t cinnamon

1. Combine pb and oil. Use electric mixer to combine well.
2. Mix in egg.
3. Add brown sugar and mix.
4. Add water and vanilla. Mix again.
5. Add cocoa and stir gently. Mix on low speed (to prevent cocoa spraying out).
6. In separate bowl, combine flour, soda and cinnamon. Stir into wet ingredients.
7. Spoon onto parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Optional: Roll lightly and flatten with fork.
8. Bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes.
9. Remove to cooling rack.