Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour (healthier version 3/4 cup ap flour + 3/4 cup whole wheat flour)
1 teaspoon baking soda
pinch of salt
1 to 2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 sticks of butter (healthier version 1 stick + 1/2 cup applesauce)
1 cup packed brown sugar (healthier version 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup chocolate covered raisins
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl whisk together flour(s), baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside. Use your electric mixer to cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and continue to mix. Add vanilla and mix again. Slowly spoon in four mixture. (If you are using applesauce, add it after you’ve mixed in all the flour mixture.) Stir in oats and raisins with rubber spatula or spoon. Drop teaspoon sized scoops onto a cookie sheet (we used a Silpat) and bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Let cool for 1 or 2 minutes and transfer to a wire cooling rack. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.
