Skinny Oatmeal Walnut Raisin Cookies |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Recipe by Gina Homolka of . More oats than flour, and very little butter (1/5 teaspoon per cookie) these are are a soft, chewy alternative to higher-fat recipes. We like to use chopped dried tart cherries instead of the raisins, but any dried fruit could be substituted. Pecans would be nice, too. Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 large egg |
1/2 cup pure maple syrup |
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 cups rolled oats |
1/2 cup raisins |
1/3 cup chopped walnuts |
Directions:
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.
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