Eating Wells Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. rolled oats
1/3 c. chopped walnuts or pecans
1 c. raisins
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. apple butter
2 large eggs
1/4 c. vegetable oil (preferably Canola)
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Spread rolled oats and nuts on an ungreased baking sheet and toast for 5 to 7 minutes or lightly browned; set aside.
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or coat with nonstick cooking spray.
In small saucepan combine raisins with 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer over low heat and cook until the raisins are plumped, about 10 minutes.
Drain, discarding liquid; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl beat sugar, apple butter, eggs, oil and vanilla with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and cloves into another bowl.
Stir the flour mixture into the apple butter mixture with a spoon. Stir in the reserved oats, nuts and raisins; mix well.
Drop the dough by rounded teaspoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, onto the prepared baking sheets.
Bake, one sheet at a time, for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
Transfer cookies to racks and let cool.
Calories 114, fat 3.