Oatmeal Snack Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup ground flax seeds
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup natural cane sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 small apple, peeled & chopped
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped apricot
• 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1/4 cup applesauce

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350.

2. 2

   Stir together flour, salt, baking soda and spices.

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar together.

4. 4

   Add in honey, eggs, and vanilla.

5. 5

   Slowly add in dry mixture and beat together.

6. 6

   Stir in oats, applesauce, coconut, and fruit.

7. 7

   Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet.

8. 8

   Bake 12-14 minutes.