Apple Oatmeal Cookies I

This recipe delivers a deliciously fruity variation on oatmeal cookies, packing them with apple and walnuts.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 90 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup diced apple without peel
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup shortening
• 0.75 cup white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar. Beat in the eggs until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture until well blended. Fold in the walnuts, oats and apples. Drop dough by spoonfuls about 2 inches onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 3

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Let cool on wire racks.