Oat Raisin Cookies

Name: Oat Raisin Cookies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: about 3 dozen.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar blend; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 tablespoon molasses; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups old-fashioned oats; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup raisins

These sweet cinnamon-flavored cookies from Nancy Johnson of Laverne, Oklahoma are chock-full of oats. Tuck a few extras into your lunch bag because you’re sure to want them as an afternoon snack, too.

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar blend
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tablespoon molasses
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups old-fashioned oats
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup raisins

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar blend for 2 minutes on medium speed. Beat in eggs. Add applesauce, molasses and vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in raisins.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto baking sheets lightly coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 11-13 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested with Splenda sugar blend.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 188 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 104mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Oatmeal Raisin Cookies in Light & Tasty August/September 2006