Because......
Decorating is endless.
Cooking never ends.
Gardens are always changing.
And best of all shopping goes on and on!

Hence the name,
Open Ended!

Monday, September 6, 2010

Apples~Oatmeal~Cinnamon...What's not to love!!

 Oh.... and did I mention Cookies!!!

I hope everyone had a wonderful labor Day Weekend!
We had such a fun time!!
ALL of the family made it to the party. 
And these days to have all the kids 
make it home at the same time is amazing! 
Even my nephew who attends West Point in New York
made it for the festivities! 

So.....
to welcome in the new season I decided to share 
with you one of our favorite Fall cookie recipes!


I would love to take the credit for these awesome
cookies but it was my daughter that found the recipe!
She made them and I was instantly hooked.
Have I ever told you that I have a weakness for cookies?

They have cinnamon chips, oatmeal and apples!
I didn't even know they made cinnamon chips.
Their like a chocolate chip only made of cinnamon 
and their made by Hershey.
 I am not a lover of fruit but the apples 
make these cookies wonderful!
So if you want a little taste of fall
go ahead a give them a try!
And PLEASE let me know what you think!!



Cinnamon Chip Apple Cookies!

Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon apple juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
10 ounces pkg. cinnamon chips
1 cup apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1/2 cup raisins or nuts {I use walnuts!}


Directions:
Heat oven to 350F.


Lightly grease cookie sheet. Beat butter, brown sugar, egg, apple juice and vanilla in large bowl until creamy. Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to butter mixture; beat until blended. Stir in oats. Add cinnamon chips, apple and raisins; stir until blended. Drop by teaspoons onto prepared cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.


Enjoy My Friends!