Crinkle Cookies (Great for Lactation!)

There’s something extra comforting about a rich, chocolatey cookie...especially in the postpartum season when your body is asking for more nourishment, more calories, and more grace.

These Lactation Crinkle Cookies are soft on the inside, perfectly crackled on the outside, and deeply chocolatey. Best of all? They’re made with Oat Mama’s Brewer’s Yeast and flaxseed, two ingredients beloved in the lactation world for their nourishing, mama-supportive benefits.

And yes, we promise: you hardly notice they’re in there.

Why We Love Adding Brewer’s Yeast to Cookies

Brewer’s yeast might not sound like a cookie ingredient, but hear us out.

When paired with bold flavors like cocoa powder and vanilla, brewer’s yeast blends seamlessly into baked goods. In fact, many mamas are surprised by how undetectable it is (no bitterness, no funky aftertaste!). Just rich, chocolatey goodness.

Why mamas love it:

• Brewer’s yeast is naturally rich in B vitamins, iron, and fiber

• It’s commonly included in lactation recipes to help support milk supply

• It adds nourishment without changing the texture or flavor of cookies

In other words: big benefits, cozy cookie vibes. That’s our favorite kind of nourishment.

A Cozy Treat for the Fourth Trimester (and Beyond)

These cookies are:

• Soft, fudgy, and indulgent

• Easy to prep ahead (hello, fridge-friendly dough!)

• Perfect for freezer stashes, care packages, or late-night nursing snacks

They’re a beautiful reminder that supporting lactation doesn’t have to feel clinical. It can be comforting, joyful, and delicious.

Lactation Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar

• ½ cup butter or melted coconut oil

• 4 large eggs, room temperature

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• ½ cup Oat Mama Brewer’s Yeast

• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• ¾ teaspoon salt

• 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling cookies in)

Instructions

1. Mix the chocolate base
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and butter (or coconut oil). Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat until the mixture looks glossy and well blended.

2. Add eggs + vanilla
   Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

3. Combine dry ingredients
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, brewer’s yeast, flaxseed, baking powder, and salt.

4. Bring it all together
   Add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture and mix on low speed just until combined. The dough will be thick and fudgy.

5. Chill the dough
   Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight. This step is key for those beautiful crinkle tops.

6. Prep for baking
   When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and place the powdered sugar in a small bowl.

7. Roll + coat
   Scoop the chilled dough into 1-inch balls, roll generously in powdered sugar, and place them about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets. (Tip: only roll what you’re baking right away—keep the rest chilled!)

8. Bake
   Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers look puffed and slightly soft.

9. Cool + enjoy
   Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. They’ll firm up slightly while staying soft inside.

Lactation Cookie Tips

• Make ahead: Dough can be refrigerated overnight or frozen for later

• Freezer-friendly: Fully baked cookies freeze beautifully

• Pair with nourishment: Enjoy with a glass of oat milk, almond milk, or your favorite lactation drink

Nourishment Can Be Sweet

Supporting your breastfeeding journey doesn’t have to feel like another item on your to-do list. Sometimes, it looks like a warm cookie, a quiet moment, and a reminder that you deserve care, too.

These Lactation Crinkle Cookies are proof that nourishment can be indulgent, comforting, and joy-filled—one chocolatey bite at a time. 💛