"Pumpkin Perfect" Oatmeal Cookies

These pumpkin oatmeal cookies are chewy in texture, golden in color and easily made with a convenience cookie mix, substituting the butter with pumpkin and a touch of oil. The pumpkin helps to reduce the fat and cholesterol in this recipe. It also works to maintain the moistness, while creating an attractive and deliciously sweet treat.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (17.5-ounce) package oatmeal cookie mix
1/2 cup LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large egg
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries, raisins or nuts (optional)

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Combine cookie mix, pumpkin, oil and egg in large bowl. Stir in dried cranberries, if desired.
3. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheets.
4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned and set in centers. Cool on baking sheets for 1 minute; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Store cookies in covered container.

Makes 3 dozen cookies.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/36 of recipe): Calories: 120 Calories from Fat: 35 Total Fat: 4 g Saturated Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 10 mg Sodium: 110 mg Carbohydrates: 22 g Dietary Fiber: 1 g Sugars: 11 g Protein: 2 g.

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