SKINNY OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

SKINNY OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES image

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup SF maple syrup
1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°; line two baking sheets with parchment paper or use a silpat. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. 3. In a large bowl, with a mixer, cream together the butter and the sugar on medium speed. Add the egg, followed by the maple syrup, apple sauce and vanilla extract. 4. Working by hand with a spatula, stir in the dry ingredients until just combined and no streaks of flour remain; stir in the oats, raisins and chopped walnuts. 5. Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the dough onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for about 12 - 15 minutes, or until cookies become light brown at the edges. 6. Let cool on baking sheet for 3 or 4 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.