3 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. butter or margarine
2 1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs
2/3 c. molasses
1 c. applesauce
4 c. uncooked oats
2 c. raisins; optional
1 c. chopped nuts; optional

Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and molasses. Alternately add dry ingredients and applesauce, mixing well after each addition. Add oats, raisins, and nuts. Stir well. Use about 1 tablespoon dough for each cookie, drop on greased cookie sheet about 1 1/2 inches apart.

Bake at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes.