FRUIT AND NUT OATMEAL COOKIES

Fruit and Nut Oatmeal Cookies image

Provided by Cindy Steflik

Categories Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 c firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 c unsweetened applesauce
1/4 c plus 2 tbls. canola oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 c whole wheat flour
1/2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
2 c quick or old fashioned oats, uncooked ***
1/3 c dried cranberries
1/3 c raisins
1/3 c chopped toasted walnuts
**if using old fashioned oats, add 3 additional tbls. of all purpose flour

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 350F. In large bowl, beat brown sugar, egg, applesauce, oil and vanilla on medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Add flours, baking soda, spices and salt. Beat on low speed just until well blended. Stir in the oats, fruit and walnuts. Mix well. Dough will be moist. Drop by level measuring tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 9-11 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Do not overbake. Centers will look soft. Cool 1-2 minutes on cookie sheets, then transfer to wire racks. cool completely. Store in tightly covered container, separating layers with waxed paper, up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze. makes about 4 dozen.