Whiteman's Apple and Cinnamon Chip Cookies

Created by: David Whiteman. I created this recipe myself, they are best made as Cookie Bars.

These are best as bars

1 cup margerine (or butter), softened
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
2-1/4 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups (10 oz. package) HERSHEY's Cinnamon Chips
2 cans (8 oz. each) Del Monte Pie Spiced Apples, diced
1-1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional (recommended)

Directions
Mix butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla until light, creamy and fluffy in large mixer bowl. Add eggs; beat well. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in HERSHEY'S Cinnamon Chips, Apple Chunks(, and nuts, if desired). For Pan Cookies: Spread batter in a greased 13-1/2 x 10 x 1 inch pan. Bake at 375° Fahrenheit for 20 minutes. Cool completely; cut into bars. Makes about 20-24 Squares. For Individual Cookies: Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375° Fahrenheit for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly before removing from cookie sheet. Makes about 6 dozen 2-1/2 inch cookies.