Cranberry Rhubarb Cookies

Makes 20-24 cookies.

Ingredients:

- 6 tablespoons butter, softened (substitute some applesauce?)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar

- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

- 1 1/4 cups old-fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup diced rhubarb (try cooking it first?)
- 1/2 cup white and/or cinnamon chips
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries

- 2 oz white chocolate chips (optional)

Directions:

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.

Combine the flours, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add to the creamed mixture; mix well.

Stir in the oats, rhubarb, 1/2 cup white chips, and cranberries.

Drop by tablespoonfuls onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool on wire racks.

If desired, melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies; let stand until set.