Oatmeal Walnut Raisin Cookies

Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup unsweetened apple sauce
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cup rolled oats (gluten free oats for gluten intolerant)
- ½ cup raisins
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- 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.
- 4
Add the egg, followed by the maple syrup, apple sauce and vanilla extract.
- 5
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.
- 6
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.
15 min - 7
Let cool on baking sheet for 3 or 4 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
4 min
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 15 servings)



