Bran Fruit and Nut Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup oil
• 2 tbsp. water
• 2 egg whites, slightly beaten
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1-1/2 cups Post Raisin Bran Cereal
• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots (optional)

Directions

1. Mix sugar, oil, water, egg whites, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Add cereal and flour; stir until well blended. Add walnuts and apricots; mix well.
2. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough, 2 inches apart, onto cookie sheets sprayed with cooking spray.
3. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature. Makes about 3-1/2 dozen cookies.