Ingredients
1 ¼ cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup honey
⅓ cup raisins
¼ cup dark chocolate chips
¼ cup chopped raw walnuts or pecans
2 tablespoons chocolate chips
2 tablespoons raisins
Instructions
1-In a large bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
2-In a medium bowl, combine applesauce, melted butter, egg, vanilla, and honey; whisk until blended.
3-Pour liquid mixture into dry ingredients and stir just until combined; dough will be wet and sticky.
4-Fold in chocolate chips, raisins, and nuts.
5-Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes up to 3 days.
6-Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
7-Remove dough from refrigerator; if stiff, let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
8-Drop dough by spoonful or cookie scoop forming 1 ½-inch balls on baking sheet spaced 1 inch apart; flatten gently to about ¾-inch thick.
9-Bake for 9 to 10 minutes until golden and edges are firm.
10-Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Last Step:
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🌾 Use quick oats for a tender texture; rolled oats will yield heartier cookies.
🧈 Butter is essential for the right texture—avoid replacing all with applesauce.
🍯 Honey is used as a natural sweetener instead of refined sugar for healthier treats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chilling time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Contains dairy and egg
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 111
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 13mg
