Taste of Home
Cran-Apple Oatmeal Cookies
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min./batch
YIELD: 5-1/2 dozen.
The original recipe for these delightful cookies called for raisins. Since we aren’t raisin fans, I added dried cranberries instead. The results? Incredible! –Theresa Smith of Rome, Georgia
Ingredients
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3/4 cup reduced-fat butter, softened
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1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
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1 egg
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1/4 cup 2% milk
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1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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3 cups quick-cooking oats
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1-1/2 cups dried cranberries
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1 cup chopped peeled tart apple
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the oats, cranberries, apple and walnuts.
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2.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts
2 each: 125 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 77mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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