Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Yield: 30 - 36 cookies; Nutrition Facts (1 cookie): 79 calories, 16 g. carbohydrates, 1.5 g. protein, 1 g. fat, 9 mg. cholesterol, 150 mg. sodium.

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

2. Lightly coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.

Step 3

3. Beat sugars and butter at medium speed of a mixer until well-blended.

Step 4

4. Add applesauce and egg; beat well.

Step 5

5. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a spatula.

Step 6

6. Combine flour, oats, soda, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.

Step 7

7. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture; beat at low speed just until blended.

Step 8

8. Stir in raisins or chips and vanilla.

Step 9

9. Using 2 teaspoons, drop dough 2” apart onto baking sheets, making a 3x5 row on the two baking sheets.

Step 10

10. Bake at 350 degrees for 6 minutes on bottom rack and 6 minutes on top. Cool on pan for 2 minutes.

Step 11

11. Remove cookies with a metal turner and cool on wire racks.