HealthNotes

Oat-Raisin Applesauce Cookies

• From: Michigan Apple Committee

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1/2 cup margarine, softened

• 2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed

• 2 egg whites

• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 3 cups raw, old fashioned rolled oats

• 1/2 cup raisins

• Vegetable cooking spray

The addition of applesauce makes for super moist cookies—sure to become a family favorite!

Directions

• Stir together flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon; set aside.
• In large mixer bowl, beat together margarine and sugar on medium speed until combined.
• Add egg whites, applesauce, and vanilla; beat well.
• Add flour mixture, mixing on low speed until thoroughly combined. Stir in rolled oats and raisins.
• Using a slightly rounded measuring tablespoon, drop onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray.
• Bake at 350° F for about 13 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for two minutes on baking sheet.
• Remove and cool on wire racks. Store in airtight container.