THE Oatmal Cookies

I almost regret a post without photos. I guess I'll just have to bake 'em again...

1/2 c butter (1 stick)
2/3 c light brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla
3/4 c AP Flour
1/4 tsp table salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3/4 c quick oats
3/4 c 7 grain cereal
about a cup of dried fruit, nuts, chocolate chips, or a combination (I used cranberries, almonds, chocolate chips, and topped them with pecans)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl (or your stand mixer), cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla and mix well. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, & cinnamon. Gradually add to the wet mix until just combined. Stir in oats and cereal. Stir in fruits and nuts.

Scoop onto parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden around the edges. The tops will look under cooked. Remove from the oven and let sit on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes (this is critical if you want chewy cookies). Transfer to wire rack to cool.