1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract (double if using imitation)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
3 cups oats (quick or old fashioned)
1 cup raisins

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Cream together applesauce, butter and sugars. Then add eggs, vanilla, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Mix thoroughly then add oats and raisins. Drop by spoon onto cookie sheet.

Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes until bottom is lightly brown.

Submitted by: Holly T. Cox