Oatmeal Craisin Cookies

I made these cookies this week and I'm already trying to find another excuse to make them again! They're the perfect treat during this chilly weather! These cookies go great with the holidays and will be great for gifting! The recipe is simple and yields about a dozen and a half to two dozen cookies depending on the size you make them.

You will need:

1  1/3 cup rolled oats

1  1/4 cup flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

2 tbsp. butter

1/2 cup honey

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 large egg

1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce

1  1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1/2 cup craisins (dried cranberries)

2/3 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

To start:

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the egg, vanilla, brown sugar, honey, applesauce, and butter. It's best to use an electric mixer for this. 

3. Next, add in the baking soda, baking powder and salt. Gradually mix in the flour with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula. 

4.  Fold in the oats until evenly distributed.

5. Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon (a spatula would be best) mix in the cranberries and pecans.

6. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper and spoon the dough onto the pan in 2 inch circles about 2 inches apart. 

7.  Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are solid.

8. Let the cookies cool for 10 minutes before packaging.

I hope you found this recipe useful! Happy cooking!