Caramel Apple Oatmeal Cookies-83 calories

A lesser-calorie version of the traditional Caramel Apple.

Yield 4 dozen

6 3/4 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 large egg
3/4 cup finely chopped dried apple slices
3/4 cup caramel bits or 16 small soft caramel candies, chopped

Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients (through salt) in a bowl; stir well.
3. Place sugars and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg; beat well. Gradually add flour mixture; beat at low speed until just combined. Fold in apple and caramel bits.
4. Drop dough by 2 teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Flatten balls slightly with hand. Bake at 350° for 9 minutes. Cool on pans 3 minutes. Remove cookies from pans; cool completely on wire racks.

Nutritional Information

Amount per servingCalories: 83
Fat: 2g
Saturated fat: 1.1g
Monounsaturated fat: 0.5g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.3g
Protein: 1.1g
Carbohydrate: 15.5g
Fiber: 0.5g
Cholesterol: 8mg
Iron: 0.4mg
Sodium: 74mg
Calcium: 17mg

Helen Worthington, Meridian, Mississippi, Cooking Light
MARCH 2010