Delicious and Healthy Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies

These homemade applesauce oatmeal cookies are a perfect healthy treat that combines the goodness of oats and the sweetness of applesauce. Made with wholesome ingredients, these cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with flavorful spices. They are perfect for breakfast on the go, a snack, or a sweet treat after dinner. Follow this simple recipe to create these delicious cookies in no time!

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the applesauce, brown sugar, melted coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in the raisins and chopped walnuts.
6. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cookies are set.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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