Oatmeal Cookies with Flax

This recipe is a somewhat healthier variation of the standard.

• Ready In: 27 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 1  cup shortening
• 3⁄4 cup  firmly packed brown sugar
• 3⁄4 cup Splenda sugar substitute
• 2  eggs
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup flax seed
• 3  cups oats (old fashioned, rolled)
• 1  cup prune, chopped
• 1  cup walnuts, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup chocolate chips

Directions

1. Cream shortening and sugars until smooth.
2. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
3. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and flax meal; blend well.
4. Stir in oats, prunes, walnuts and chocolate chips.
5. Bake 10-12 minutes.