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Healthy Oatmeal Cookies

These are quite tasty, and the smell as they bake is intoxicating! Healthy Oatmeal Cookies 1 c whole wheat flour 1 1/2 c old fashioned rolled oats 1/2 t baking soda 1/2 t baking powder 1 t salt 1 T cinnamon (optional) 1 c molasses crystals (or brown sugar, if you don't have them) 1-2 T honey 1/2 c oil 1 egg, beaten 2 T- 1/4 c water 1/2 c raisins or craisins (or more, if desired) 1/2 c walnuts (ditto) Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients together. In a separate medium bowl, mix together wet ingredients. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ones, then add the walnuts and raisins. Mix well. If the mixture seems to wet, add a bit of flour. If it is too dry, add more water (or an egg white). Drop by spoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. bake for 9-12 minutes or until golden brown.