Skinny Oatmeal Walnut Raisin Cookies
Photo by: Gina Homolka
These cookies replace most of the butter with applesauce so you won't feel as guilty eating them.
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1 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups rolled oats (gluten free oats for gluten intolerant)
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups rolled oats (gluten free oats for gluten intolerant)
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.
KITCHEN COUNTER:
Makes about 30 cookies. Serving size: 2 cookies. Per Serving: 175.4 calories, 32g carbs, 3g protein, 4.3g fat, 17mg cholesterol, 201mg sodium, 1.5g fiber. Also See:
WW Points+: 5pts
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