3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/4 c. low fat or skim milk
1 egg white, slightly beaten
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 c. Quaker Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1 (6 oz.) pkg. (about 1 1/3 c.) diced dried mixed fruit
1 c. coarsely chopped nuts

Beat butter and sugars until fluffy. Beat in milk, egg white and vanilla. Add combined dry ingredients; mix well. Stir in dried fruit and nuts.

Spray cookie sheet with Pam or grease lightly. Drop by scant 1/4 cupfuls onto cookie sheet about 3 inches apart. Flatten to 3 inch diameter.

Bake at 350 degrees for 13 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to wire rack. Store tightly covered. Makes 2 dozen.