Apple Oatmeal Spice Cookies

It’s a classic oatmeal cookie with something a little bit special. With a hint of nutmeg, these cookies are perfect to pack up in a holiday treat tin and give as a gift. Of course, they taste just as delicious all year round.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) margarine, softened
3/4 cup apple butter or applesauce
2 egg whites OR 1 egg
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups Large Flake Quaker^® Oats or Quick Quaker^® Oats (uncooked)
1 cup diced dried mixed fruit or raisins

How to make it

Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray cookie sheets with cooking spray.
In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; mix well. In large bowl, beat sugars and margarine until well blended.
Add apple butter, egg whites, milk and vanilla; beat well. Stir in flour mixture; mix well. Stir in oats and dried fruit; mix well. (Dough will be moist.)
Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered.