Sunshine Oatmeal Cookies

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Sunshine Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients:
3 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. salt
½ tsp. nutmeg
1 ½ tsp. cinnamon
1 ½. Unsalted butter
2 large eggs (beaten)
2 c. banana’s (mashed) or applesauce
3 ½ c. oatmeal
1 c. pecans or walnuts (chopped)


Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.  In a large mixing bowl cream together butter, sugar.  Add vanilla and eggs one at a time. Add banana’s or applesauce.  Sift together dry ingredients and combine with creamed mixture.  Stir ingredients together.  Fold in oatmeal and nuts.  Using a cookie scoop, scoop cookie dough and place on a cookie sheet.  Bake in the oven for 10-13 minutes or until golden brown.  Remove the cookies from the baking sheet and cool on a rack.  Store in airtight container.