Orange Granola Cookies

Honey adds a natural sweetness to these wholesome cookies—while oatmeal, sunflower kernels and raisins give them plenty of texture.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/3 cup orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/2 cup honey
1 cup raisins
1 cup quick cooking oatmeal
1/2 cup sunflower kernels

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. Stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and cloves; set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Alternately stir in flour mixture, orange juice concentrate and honey until blended. Stir in raisins, oatmeal, and sunflower kernels.
4. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart onto prepared baking sheet. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Makes 3 dozen cookies.