Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) rolled oats (old-fashioned oats), gluten-free if needed
  • 1 cup (120g) whole wheat flour (or all-purpose), plus more for dusting if needed
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda (5 ml)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (2.5 ml)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (1.25 ml)
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup (150g) raisins

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Stir in applesauce until incorporated.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  7. Gently fold in raisins.
  8. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between cookies.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  10. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.