Reduced-Fat Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Oatmeal cookies were first introduced as a health food in the late 19th century, as oats were believed to have numerous health benefits.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 27 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Reduced-Fat Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 12 min Total Time 27 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 1440

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Rolled oats
• 1 cup Whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsweetened applesauce
• ¹⁄₄ cup Honey
• ¹⁄₄ cup Reduced-fat margarine
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Dried cranberries
• ¹⁄₄ cup Chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
3. In a separate large bowl, mix together the unsweetened applesauce, honey, reduced-fat margarine, egg, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until well combined.
5. Fold in the dried cranberries and chopped walnuts.
6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4g7%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 9g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.