Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Low Fat)

Hey look! A low fat cookie!

There's something comforting about a chewy oatmeal cookie. And there's also something comforting about a low-fat chewy oatmeal cookie that tastes awesome. The original recipe from Skinnytaste was a chocolate oatmeal cookie, but I subbed it with raisin and added a dash of cinnamon to make it as healthy as possible. But add what you wish, this is a versatile recipe!

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Low Fat) makes 2 dozen cookies

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup flour, lightly spooned
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 3/4 cup raisins
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease 2 cookie sheets or line them with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together.

Cream butter with sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg, and beat on medium speed. Add applesauce and vanilla extract, scraping sides of bowl and mix until smooth.

Working by hand, stir in flour and oats with a wooden spoon until incorporated and there are no streaks of flour. Fold in raisins. Drop cookies 2 inches apart by tablespoonfulls, flattening each one slightly. Bake for 10-12 minutes until centre is almost set and edges are golden. Cool on cookie sheets for 4 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.