One of the classic cookie treats that most children enjoy is oatmeal cookies. Sure, they aren't chocolate chip cookies, but these Apple Oatmeal Cookies are pretty close!
Here is a quick and simple recipe for apple oatmeal cookies that are a quick and healthy snack for your children.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup margarine, softened
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup stone ground whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 apple, cored and chopped
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- In a large bowl, cream together the margarine, honey, egg and vanilla until smooth. Combine the whole wheat flour, baking soda and cinnamon; stir into the creamed mixture.
- Mix in oats and apple. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
For a more tart taste, you can use granny smith apples. You can also replace the oil with applesauce for a more moist cookie.
