Caramel Apple Oatmeal Cookies

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Looking for a yummy fall treat? Try these scrumptious caramel apple oatmeal cookies, less than 100 calories per cookie.

Ingredients: (makes one dozen)

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup packed brown sugar
6 T unsalted butter, softened
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 large egg
¾ cup finely chopped dried apple slices
16 caramel candies, chopped

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. In a bowl, combine flour and next four ingredients (through salt), stir well
3. In a large bowl, mix sugars and butter 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.
4. Drop dough by 2 teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Flatten balls slightly. Bake for 8 minutes. Cool on pans for 3 minutes. Remove cookies from pan and cool completely on wire racks.