HEALTHY OATMEAL COOKIES

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This recipe was printed in my local paper, The Virginian-Pilot, on September 30, 2009. This recipe won 1st place at the Virginia State Fair (in the oatmeal cookies category.) It was submitted by Jan Tucker, of Virginia Beach. ** Note: Cookies have no cholesterol or saturated fat except for the nuts.

Provided by alligirl

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 55m

Yield 40 cookies, 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup canola oil
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup oatmeal
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup wheat germ
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 cup chopped dried apricot
1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Blend first five ingredients.
  • In a separate bowl, mix next 7 ingredients (dry ingredients).
  • Stir a spoonful of flour mixture into fruit and nuts to separate fruit.
  • Add dry ingredients to oil mixture, then stir in fruit and nuts.
  • Drop 1 1/2 tablespoons onto parchment-paper-covered baking sheet.
  • Flatten slightly.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Cool slightly on pan and then transfer to rack to cool completely before storing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.8, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 96.2, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 9, Protein 2.1

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