CRAN-APPLE OATMEAL COOKIES

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3/4 cup reduced-fat butter, softened
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups dried cranberries
1 cup chopped peeled tart apple
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

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., 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 : Calories 125 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.