Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Method

  • Heat the oven to 375°F Lightly grease cooking sheet.
  • In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and both sugars together. Beat until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the applesauce, egg and vanilla and mix until blended about 2 minutes. Add the flour to the applesauce mixture and mix well. Remove the bowl from the mixer and stir in the oats and raisins.
  • Drop rounded teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
  • Bake until slightly golden, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Remove the baking sheets from the oven and cool on wire racks for 5 minutes. Remove the cookies and cool completely.