Fruit and Nut Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Name: Fruit and Nut Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1 egg; ½ cup unsweetened applesauce; ¼ cup canola oil, plus 2 tbl; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ¾ cup whole wheat flour; ½ cup all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 cups Quaker Oats, uncooked (quick or old fashioned); ⅔ cup dried cranberries (or diced mixed fruit, recommended first); ⅓ cup chopped toasted walnuts

Servings: persons

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup canola oil, plus 2 tbl
1 teaspoon vanilla
¾ cup whole wheat flour
½ cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups Quaker Oats, uncooked (quick or old fashioned)
⅔ cup dried cranberries (or diced mixed fruit, recommended first)
⅓ cup chopped toasted walnuts

1
Heat oven to 350.
2
In large bowl, beat brown sugar, egg, applesauce, oil and vanilla on medium speed of electric mixer until well blended.
3
Add combined flours, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; beat on low speed just until blended.
4
Stir in oats, fruit and walnuts; mix well.
5
(Dough Will Be Moist).
6
Drop dough by level measuring tablespoonfuls about 2-inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
7
Bake 9-11 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
8
(Do Not Overbake.
9
Centers Will Look Soft).
10
Cool 1-2 minutes on cookie sheets.
11
With wide spatula, transfer to wire racks.
12
Cool completely.
13
Store cookies in tightly covered container, separating layers with waxed paper, up to 2 days.
14
For longer storage, freeze.

770

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1 egg, ½ cup unsweetened applesauce, ¼ cup canola oil, plus 2 tbl, and more.

Yes, Fruit and Nut Oatmeal Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Fruit and Nut Oatmeal Cookies

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