Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Cook yourself thin) Makes about 40 (2 1/2-inch) cookies Calories per cookie: 116
2 tablespoons whiskey or rum 2/3 cup raisins 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/4 cup natural unsweetened applesauce 3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 large egg 1 large egg white 1/4 cup milk 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 cups oats (not instant) 1. Set the oven rack in the middle position. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. 2. Sprinkle the whiskey or rum over the raisins in a bowl and let stand while you assemble the batter. 3. Using a handheld or standing mixer, beat the butter, applesauce, brown sugar, granulated sugar and salt on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl halfway through. Beat in the egg and egg white, milk and vanilla. 4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and cinnamon, add to the batter, and beat just until the flour is absorbed. Gently fold in the oats with a rubber scraper. 5. Use 2 spoons to scoop out the batter by rounded teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake until the cookies are set but still soft in the centers and beginning to brown on the edges, 17 to 20 minutes. 6. Let cool on a wire rack. **************Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your fingertips. (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000004) --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
