Pam’s Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Pam is one of our Volunteers at our Firehouse . She makes these healthy cookies all the time at the firehouse.

• 
  1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter (½ stick)
• 1/3 cup applesauce
• 1 egg (lightly beaten)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

Mix the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and raisins together in a medium bowl. Melt the butter in a heat-safe bowl.Stir together the butter, applesauce, egg, and vanilla in a small bowl.Stir the wet ingredients into the dry, using a spoon to thoroughly combine. Portion out tablespoons of dough 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet. Press down slightly. The dough will be sticky. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges and bottoms are browned. Let cool on the rack and eat warm or store for later.