More on the goodness of oats

Ned has shared with his friends his recipe for oatmeal cookies, and will now suggest a bit of a twist: before adding oats to the dry ingredients, place them in a food processor and grind for a few seconds to make the flakes much smaller. They will absorb any liquids better and mix easier. Ned also likes the flavor, and his last batch was made with dried cranberries sweetened with apple juice. If his friends add dried fruits, remember to decrease the sugar as well. Ned used 1/3 cup with the 1/2 c of dried cranberries. And, don't forget the cocoa. Add a heaping teaspoon. Good and great for you!