Whole Grain Cookies

High fiber cookie that I started making in high school. Figured if I was going to have a cookie (which I always would) it would be nice if it were a bit healthier.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 27
• Yields: 4 1/2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 1  large egg
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  cup flour
• 1  teaspoon nutmeg
• 2  teaspoons cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon clove
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 1⁄2 cups oatmeal
• 1  cup  unprocessed  natural bran
• 2 1⁄2 cups raisins (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a small bowl, combine flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and baking soda; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
4. Add egg, milk, and vanilla; mix well.
5. Slowly add dry ingredients mixing well after each addition.
6. Stir in oatmeal and unprocessed bran.
7. Add raisins if desired.
8. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet.
9. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until done.