OATMEAL FRUIT COOKIES (LOW FAT)

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Recently in the mood to make oatmeal cookies and was pleasantly surprised to find a recipe that used reduced fat margarine or butter. Adapted to suit my tastes, this cookie is soft and moist. For a crisper cookie bake at 325 degrees. Just know they won't stay crispy for more than a day, if they last that long.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 28m

Yield 2 dozen, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 tablespoons reduced fat margarine or 6 tablespoons light butter
3/4 cup brown sugar (I used 1/4 cup brown sugar Splenda and 1/4 cup brown sugar with very good results)
1 egg white
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup raisins or 1/4 cup currants
1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped (or use more raisins)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Prepare cooking sheet with a light coat of cooking spray or parchment paper.
  • Using a mixer, blend together the margarine/butter, sugar, extract and egg white in a medium sized bowl.
  • Combine oatmeal, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and ginger. Mix into the wet ingredients.
  • Stir in by hand the cranberries, raisins and nuts (if using).
  • Drop mounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 16-18 minutes. Lightly flaten the dough with the back of a spoon.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to rest for 2 minutes. Cookies should be lightly browned on the edges. Transfer to wire racks and allow the cookies to cool.
  • Serve or store in an air tight container.

Naveed Mirza
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I'm not a huge fan of oatmeal cookies, but these were actually really good. The fruit added a nice sweetness and the cookies were soft and chewy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Jamila Cummings
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These cookies are a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits. My kids love them and they don't even realize they're eating healthy.


Roxanne Quartermaine
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit with my family and friends. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious. I love that I can change up the fruit depending on what I have on hand.


Deborah Welch
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time I make them.


Jonathan Longhurst
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These oatmeal fruit cookies are a healthy and delicious snack that are perfect for on-the-go. I love that they're low in fat and sugar, and they're packed with fiber and nutrients. I always keep a batch of these cookies in my freezer so I can grab a


DRAMAS ENTERTAINMENT
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and I even got a few requests for the recipe. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again soon.


Noah Vaughn
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover fruit. I had some bananas and apples that were about to go bad, so I threw them in the cookies and they turned out delicious. The cookies were moist and flavorful, and the fruit added a nice touch of s


Mohammad Shopan
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Meh, these cookies were just okay. They were a bit too dry and crumbly for my taste. I think I'll stick to my old oatmeal cookie recipe.


Xaawa Luul
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OMG, these cookies are amazing! They're so soft and chewy, and the fruit gives them the perfect amount of sweetness. I love that they're also low in fat, so I can indulge without feeling guilty. I'll definitely be making these again and again.


Bad Work
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These cookies were a bit dry for my taste, but I think that's because I used old-fashioned oats instead of quick-cooking oats. I also found that the cookies spread out a lot in the oven, so I had to flatten them before baking. Overall, they were stil


Avago
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. With just a few basic ingredients, I was able to create a batch of delicious and healthy oatmeal fruit cookies. The cookies were soft and moist, and the fruit added a nice burst of flavor. I will definitely be ma


DRK Haidarjm
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These oatmeal fruit cookies are a delightful treat that combines the goodness of oats and the sweetness of fruits. The recipe is easy to follow, and the cookies turned out perfectly crispy on the edges and soft and chewy in the center. I added a hand