Chewy Honey Oatmeal Cookies

Chewy Honey Oatmeal Cookies
Courtesy of: National Honey Board
Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups quick cooking rolled oats
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 cup raisins, chocolate or butterscotch chips

Directions:

1. In medium bowl, beat butter with sugar until thoroughly blended. Blend in honey. Blend in egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
2. In separate bowl, mix together oats, flour, salt, cinnamon and baking soda; blend into honey mixture. Blend in raisins or chips.
3. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 12 to 14 minutes until cookies are golden brown.
4. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool 2 to 3 minutes before removing from baking sheet.
5. Cool completely then store in an airtight container.