OATMEAL-ORANGE-NUT COOKIES

1/3 cup margarine, softened
1/3 cup yogurt
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup rolled oats
1/4 tsp baking soda
2 tbsp chopped black walnuts
1/4 tsp grated orange peel

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Place margarine, yogurt, sugar and vanilla into mixing bowl. Mix until well blended. Add remaining ingredients and blend well.

Use a teaspoon or small melon scoop to make rounded balls of dough. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet; flatten slightly with fork dipped in flour or sugar.

Bake in preheated 325 degree F oven for 12-15 minutes. Remove immediately from cookie sheet and allow to cool on wire rack.

Makes 18 cookies
Source: Jo Anne Merrill