Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies

ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
• ½ cup raisins (optional)

the making of it

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and applesauce. Mix until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Stir in the oats, and if desired, add chopped nuts and/or raisins.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.