Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Preparation time: About 10 minutes
Baking time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter or margarine softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspooon salt
3 cups quick or old-fashioned oats
1 cup dry cranberries
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)
3/4 cup chocolate chips
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
Makes 3 dozen cookies.

Directions:

HEAT oven to 350 F.
BEAT butter, sugars, milk, egg, and vanilla in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
COMBINE flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to butter mixture; mix well.
STIR in oats, cranberries, walnuts, chocolate and zest.
DROP dough by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
BAKE 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets and cool completely.
Makes 3 dozen cookies.