Chewy, cinnamon-scented oatmeal raisin cookies enriched with bran.

Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 1/4 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup raisins
1/4 cup bran

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl combine oil and brown sugar, whisk until smooth. Whisk in eggs, milk and vanilla until light and fluffy.
3. In a separate bowl mix flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon. Stir into egg mixture until thoroughly combined. Stir in oats, raisins and bran.
4. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto baking sheets. Bake for 9 to 10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Makes 36 cookies.