# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
07 - 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
08 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
11 - 2/3 cup raisins
12 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, applesauce, and brown sugar until well combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
05 - Fold in the raisins and walnuts if using.
06 - Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each 2 inches apart.
07 - Gently flatten each dough ball with fingers or the back of a spoon.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are slightly underbaked.
09 - Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
