Flax cookies

I've been looking for something relatively healthy for a mid-morning snack. I came across this recipe for flax cookies taken from Everything Flax and adapted it a bit.

Flax Seed Cookies
Preheat oven to 375, line two cookie sheets with parchment paper

1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 T hot water
1 egg
1tsp vanilaa

Beat butter and sugar. Add water.  Mix in egg and vanilla and beat until light colored.

1/2 cup ground flaxseed (or flaxseed meal)
1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4t salt

Add to butter mixture.

1 cup old fashioned oats
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Stir into mix.

Put by tablespoon onto cookies sheets and bake for about 12 minutes, switching trays half way through.