Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

2/3 cup sugar

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

1/3 cup canola oil

1 Tbsp. maple syrup

2 cups oats

1 cup whole wheat pastry flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. ground allspice

1/2 cup raisins

In a large bowl, beat the sugar, applesauce, oil, and syrup until well blended. In a small bowl, combine the oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and allspice; gradually beat into applesauce mixture until blended. Stir in raisins.

Drop batter by heaping tablespoons onto a cookie sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. (I used a cookie scoop.) Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes until the top is beginning to brown. Let stand on cookie sheet for a few minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack. Makes 24 cookies.