OATMEAL FRUIT COOKIES

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I've been using this recipe for more than 25 years, so I don't have to tell you how much my family likes it! Whole wheat flour and oats make these crisp yet chewy cookies a hearty around-the-clock snack.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped dates

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, baking, soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in raisins, walnuts, coconut and dates. , Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 14-16 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.