Baked goods during the holidays are one of my greatest weaknesses. Instead of avoiding the kitchen at work or depriving yourself at a get-together, take these along so you know there will be at least one treat you won't have to feel bad about snacking on. These cookies are sweetened naturally and use whole-wheat flour to add some fiber.

Ingredients 
1/2 cup margarine, softened 
1/2 cup honey 
1 egg 
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
3/4 cup stone ground whole wheat flour 
1/2 teaspoon baking soda 
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats 
1 apple, cored and chopped 

Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, cream together the margarine, honey, egg and vanilla until smooth. Combine the whole wheat flour, baking soda and cinnamon; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in oats and apple. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Yield
48

Nutritional Information
Calories 47g
Total Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 4 mg
Sodium 37 mg
Carbohydrate 6.5g
Dietary Fiber 0.6g
Protein 0.8g

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