Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

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Recipe Author:

Nourish Team

Servings

30

Total Time to Make

45 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ Cup (125 mL) Margarine or butter
  • ½ Cup (125 mL) White granulated sugar
  • ½ Cup (125 mL) Brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Cup (250 mL) Whole wheat flour
  • 1 Cup (250 mL) Rolled oats
  • ¼ Cup (60 mL) Wheat germ, oat bran or ground flax
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) Baking powder
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) Baking soda
  • 1 Cup (250 mL)  Chopped cranberries, fresh or frozen

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F

  2. In a large bowl, cream the margarine or butter with the 2 sugars. Add the egg and beat.

  3. In another bowl, combine the flour, oats, wheat germ/oat bran/ground flax, baking powder, and baking soda. Add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the cranberries.

  4. Drop by tablespoons onto the sheet pans. Flatten slightly with a wet fork.

  5. Bake at 350°F for about 12 minutes or until lightly golden.

Notes

  • Adapted from Strive for Five.