Ingredients
1 1/2 cups shortening (we use Benecol or another cholesterol-lowering option)
1 1/2 cups macadmia nut butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
3 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups oats
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup cashew pieces
Preparation
1 Preheat oven to 350. 2 In a mixing bowl, cream the shortening with the macadamia butter. Add the brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla; mix well. 3 Combine oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. 4 Mix the cranberries and cashew pieces into the batter. 5 Drop by the rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet. Flatten with fork. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until done.
