Caramel Apple Oatmeal Cookies

Makes 40 cookies

6 ¾ ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 1/2 cups)

1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

¾ cup granulated sugar

¾ cup packed brown sugar

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 large egg

¾ cup finely chopped dried apple slices

¾ cup caramel bits or 16 small soft caramel candies, chopped

Preheat oven to 350°.

• 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.

• 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. Drop dough by 1 tablespoon, 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.

Per Cookie: 83 calories