Cranberry Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

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CRANBERRY RAISIN OATMEAL COOKIES

Makes 20-25 toddler-size cookies

1 stick unsalted butter (at room temperature)

1/2 c. dark brown sugar

1/2 c. sugar

3/4 tsp. vanilla extract

1/4 tsp. water

1 extra large egg

1/2 c. flour

1/4 c. whole wheat flour

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. salt

3/4 c. old fashioned oatmeal

3/8 c. raisins

3/8 c. cranberries (dried)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Beat butter with sugars, vanilla, and water until fluffy. Add the egg and beat well. Mix together the flours, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Slowly add this flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix only until combined. Add the oats and then the raisins and cranberries. Using a measuring teaspoon drop on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool on baking rack.

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