Recipes Desserts Cookies Oatmeal Cookie Recipes Lactation Cookies 4.8 (360) 293 Reviews 148 Photos These lactation cookies are great for breastfeeding mothers. They are moist and super yummy and they help boost and/or maintain milk supply. And yes, husbands can eat them too! I have to hide these from my hubby when I make them. The brewer's yeast, wheat germ, flax seeds, and whole oats are why these cookies help with milk supply for lactating moms. Don't skip those ingredients! Submitted by kfwarden Updated on April 8, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 148 148 148 148 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 36 Yield: 3 dozen Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal ¼ cup water 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar ½ cup brown sugar 3 egg yolks 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup brewer’s yeast 1 tablespoon wheat germ 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cream of tartar 2 ½ cups old-fashioned oats 1 cup chocolate chips Directions Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Mix flaxseed meal with water in a small bowl and let soak for 5 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together in a large mixing bowl until creamy. Add egg yolks and vanilla extract; beat to incorporate. Stir in flaxseed mixture. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Mix flour, brewer's yeast, wheat germ, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar, in a separate bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in oats and chocolate chips. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto a baking sheet. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Once cool, serve and enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 954 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 158 Calories 8g Fat 21g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 36 Calories 158 % Daily Value * Total Fat 8g 10% Saturated Fat 4g 22% Cholesterol 31mg 10% Sodium 107mg 5% Total Carbohydrate 21g 8% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Total Sugars 11g Protein 2g 5% Calcium 14mg 1% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 81mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.