Recipe Box: Apple Oatmeal Cookies

Subscriber Janet Arengo from Raleigh, North Carolina, wrote: “I submit my recipe specifically to Lake Superior Magazine because my husband lived in the area, loves the magazine, loves my recipe and mentioned it would be a good fit. I deferred to his, usually, very good judgment.”

Apple Oatmeal Cookies

Mix these dry ingredients together and set aside:

1 c. flour

1-1/4 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. of baking soda

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

In another bowl, beat until well blended:

3/4 c. shortening

1-1/4 c. firmly packed dark brown sugar

1 large egg

1/4 c. milk

1-1/2 tsp. vanilla

Beat the two mixtures together until blended, then stir in:

3 c. quick oatmeal, not instant and not old fashioned

1 c. peeled, diced apples

3/4 c. raisins, optional

3/4 c. walnuts, optional

Preheat oven to 375° F. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough about 2-inches apart onto cookie sheets. Bake for 12 minutes or until just set. Do not over-bake. Cool several minutes on cookie sheet before removing.

Janet’s Tip: Have these healthy delicious cookies anytime. Just mix up several batches of dry ingredients, and store each portion individually in zipper bags. Keep in a cool dry place.

Janet’s Gift Hint: These cookies make great gifts, either baked and put into a decorative box or just the dry ingredients in a gift jar with instructions on how to finish them. To create a a decorative jar, fill it with the mixture of dry ingredients. Add a layer of plastic wrap or waxed paper then add the oatmeal, raisins and walnuts. Complete the gift with a tag that explains the recipe.