Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

I took a chewy Cape Cod version of an oatmeal cookie recipe and substituted cranberries for the raisins, and added a few extra spices. A favorite at my house and easy to make! (These are a very chunky cookie.)

• Ready In: 22 mins
• Yields: 2 dozen

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 -2  dash nutmeg
• 1  whole egg, slightly beaten
• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  melted shortening
• 1  tablespoon molasses
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1 3⁄4 cups  uncooked oatmeal
• 1⁄2 cup  ocean spray dried sweetened cranberries
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  nuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350*.
2. Mix flour, soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg together in a large bowl.
3. Add remaining ingredients and mix together well.
4. Drop by spoonful on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 12 minutes.
5. Cool for 2 minutes and enjoy!
6. (These are also very fab with dried cherries and chocolate chips! YUM!).