Apple-Oatmeal Cookies

These soft, chewy cookies are perfect for filling the cookie jar.

20 minutes preparation, 10 to 12 minutes baking
Makes 3 dozen cookies

Ingredients

1 1/2     cups quick-cooking rolled oats
3/4        cup all-purpose flour
3/4        cup whole-wheat flour
1/2        cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1           teaspoon baking powder
1/4        teaspoon baking soda
1/2        teaspoon salt
1 1/2     teaspoons cinnamon
1/2        cup raisins
1           cup finely chopped, peeled apple (such as Granny Smith)
1           egg, slightly beaten
1/2        cup honey
1/2        cup oil
1/3        cup milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, combine oats, all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Stir to combine.
3. Stir in raisins and apples.
4. In a large bowl, combine egg, honey, oil and milk. Stir in dry ingredients. Mix to form a smooth batter.
5. Drop batter onto ungreased baking sheets, using a rounded teaspoon of dough for each cookie, leaving 2 inches between. Dip fingers into water. Press dough down to about 1 1/2 inch diameter.
6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
7. Remove sheet from oven. Transfer cookies to cooling rack.