Oatmeal Raisin Cookies With Applesauce

• butter-flavored cooking spray1 teaspoon
• old fashioned oats↗2 cups
• white whole wheat flour↗1 1⁄2 cups
• baking soda↗1 teaspoon
• ground cinnamon↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ground nutmeg↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• raisins, seedless↗2⁄3 cup
• egg↗1

  large

• canola oil↗3 tablespoons
• unsweetened applesauce↗3⁄4 cup
• vanilla extract↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• brown sugar↗1⁄3 cup
• Splenda sugar substitute↗1⁄3 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, oats, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Toss with raisins.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, cream together egg, applesauce, canola oil, vanilla, and the sugars. Whisk to blend thoroughly.

4. 4

   Fold egg-sugar mixture into flour-oat mixture, 1/3 at a time, mixing well.

5. 5

   Drop by the tablespoonful onto prepared cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart.

6. 6

   Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.

7. 7

   Using a metal spatula, transfer cookies to a cooling rack.

8. 8

   When cool, store in an airtight container.