3/4 c. whole wheat flour
2/3 c. butter, softened
1/3 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. raisins
1 c. chopped apple
1 1/2 c. oatmeal, quick or old fashioned
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz.)

Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Add oatmeal, cheese, and raisins; mix well. Stir in apple. Drop by heaping tablespoonful onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated oven (375 degrees) for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator or in loosely covered container at room temperature. Makes 2 dozen.