Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

It might not have the chocolate your sweet tooth is looking for, but the rich brown sugar, spicy cinnamon and tangy raisins do a great job. You’re far less likely to feel guilty after eating more than you should.

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) margarine, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1-3/4 cups all‑purpose flour
3/4 cup Quaker^® Unprocessed Bran
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
2-1/2 cups Large Flake Quaker^® Oats or Quick Quaker^® Oats (uncooked)
1-1/3 cups diced dried mixed fruit or raisins

How to make it

Heat oven to 375° F.
Beat brown sugar, margarine and granulated sugar with electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, bran, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; mix well. Add to margarine-sugar mixture; mix well. Stir in oats and dried fruit; mix well.
Drop by rounded measuring tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 9 to 10 minutes, until light golden brown. (Centres will be soft.)
Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets, remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered.