Actually I can never seem to remember this cookie's name when I describe it to people, because there's just so much goodness going on in one little cookie. It's an apple-spice-oatmeal-raisin-dewdrop-from-God. Or something like that. No matter what it's called, this recipe has received rave reviews in my house and in my classroom, and I'm eager to share it with you, too!
Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 cup raisins
1 1/2 cups uncooked rolled oats
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup soft shortening
1 egg
1 cup sweetened applesauce
1) Mix and sift flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
If spices had 8th grade yearbooks, here's what my inscription to Cinnamon would say: "C--you make the world a better place. Stay cool and never change. LYLAS 4 Ever."
What, it's true, and you know it.
2) Add remaining ingredients. Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes.
3) Drop by tablespoon on greased cookie sheet.
(One might call this a heaping tablespoon. Note: one can never heap too much when it comes to these apple raisin pancake patties. Wait, what are they called?)
4) Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Makes 3 dozen.
I can't even begin to tell you what a warm and delicious addition these cookies will be to your life! They are light and fluffy, and super easy to make, especially with a stand mixer doing all the work. The perfect ratio of apple to oatmeal to raisin to cinnamon to nutmeg.
What are these things called again? Oh, yeah, I remember now: Perfection.
This seems like a recipe that will make your house smell amazing. Am I right?
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