Autumn Harvest Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup chopped apples (about 1 medium apple)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla until combined.
4. Stir in the flour mixture until combined. Fold in the oats, apples, walnuts, and dried cranberries or raisins.
5. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• These cookies are a great way to use up leftover apples from apple picking.
• The combination of oats, apples, and nuts makes them a nutritious and filling snack.
• Dried cranberries or raisins add a delicious burst of natural sweetness.
• These cookies will stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 5 days.