Maple-Nut Granola Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, nuts, maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract.
3. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.
5. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• These Maple-Nut Granola Cookies are a great way to use up leftover oats and nuts.
• These cookies are great with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot tea.