Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies

Here’s a nutritious and easy recipe that the kids will be sure to gobble up and they’ll have a good time making them too (just have an adult cut the apples). Enjoy!

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups of quick oats (ground into flour in the blender)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks, 1/2 pound) butter, softened
1 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup of finely chopped fresh apple
Optional: 1 cup chopped nuts

Directions:
Combine flour, ground oats, baking soda and salt in small bowl and set aside. Beat butter, brown sugar and vanilla in large mixer bowl. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour and ground oat flour mixture. Stir in apples and cinnamon. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Serve with milk or soymilk.