Walnut Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 1/2 cups dry oatmeal
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup mashed banana
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup flour
• 4 tbsp light buttery spread

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
2. Combine buttery spread and sugars and beat on high till light and fluffy - about 3 minutes.
3. Add mashed banana and vanilla, mix well.
4. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, spices in a separate bowl.
5. Add to butter and sugar mixture and combine on low.
6. Fold in oats, cranberries and walnuts.
7. Place rounded tablespoonsful of dough on pan, spaced evenly and bake for 10-12 minutes.
8. Cool on pan for 10 minutes. Cookies will be soft and chewy.