Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 can (14 ounces) crushed pineapple, well-drained
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup instant skim milk powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups quick-cooking oatmeal (not instant)
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup California walnuts, coarsely chopped

Directions

In large mixing bowl, with electric mixer, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy; beat in the vanilla. Next, stir in the crushed pineapple.

In separate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients until well combined. Add the dry ingredients into the pineapple mixture and stir until well combined.

Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto greased baking sheet. Bake in 350°F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking rack.

Recipe courtesy California Walnuts