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Oatmeal: Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

Source of Recipe

Wendy


Recipe Introduction

"I took a chewy Cape Cod version of an oatmeal cookie recipe and substituted cranberries for the raisins, and added a few extra spices. A favorite at my house and easy to make!"

List of Ingredients

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1–2 dash nutmegs
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup sugar
1/2 melted shortening
1 tablespoon molasses
1/4 cup milk
1 3/4 cups uncooked oatmeal
1/2 cup Ocean Spray sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)



Recipe

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix flour, soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg together in a large bowl.
3. Add remaining ingredients and mix together well.
4. Drop by spoonful on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 12 minutes.
5. Cool for 2 minutes and enjoy!
YIELD: 2 Dozen