You can tell that these cookie are a healthy snack instead of a rich calorie packed diet killer.
They are a little on the dry side but I really do not mind. I added some pecans to the mix and also some orange zest to add a fresh taste.
Overall, not bad.

These cookies are delicious! Instead of molasses, I substitute maple syrup and canola oil for the corn oil. I also leave out the raisins and add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts instead. My husband loves them!

I doubled the recipe and it made 4 dozen cookies. Instead of using 1 cup of oil, I used 1/2 cup vegetable oil and 1/2 cup applesauce. In addition to the raisins (I used golden), I added 1 cup chopped walnuts and 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips. Very moist cookies and still low fat.

I thought these were amazing. Had a little peanut oil to use up so used that instead. Otherwise followed exactly as written. Great recipe. Thank You!

Awesome cookies! I actually substituted the oil for applesauce and they turned out amazing! I also added an extra 1/2 cup of oatmeal just to plump up the mix. Definitely soak the raisins prior to cooking, helps a lot. Delicious!!

YUMMY! These are good and I felt great eating them because they are healthy too! I had to add a little milk because they were too dry at first, but with the touch of milk... Super good!

These are the best oatmeal cookies, fat-free or not. Helpful hint I learned from someone else - while mixing your ingredients, allow the raisins to soak in a bowl of hot water. This makes them plump and juicy.

Hi Dawn,

Plumping the raisins is a good plan. I always plump the raisins (and any other dried fruit) first - it greatly improves them! A quick way to do it is to put them in a pyrex measuring cup and just cover them with water. Sometimes I also add a few tablespoons of sugar to the water and/or a tablespoon of rum. Put the cup in the microwave for 4 or 5 minutes and then let them soak.

-- CM

AMAZING! I just made these cookies, added some almonds, reduce the oil and sugar to the half, used honey instead of molasses, added half a cup more oatmeal, and substitute the egg with 2 egg whites and turned out amazing! The way i made it was healthier (less fat and sugar) and cholesterol free!! Thanks a million!

Great healthy cookie... I too added honey instead of molasses and made them with sugar-free brown sugar mix. I also only used 1/2 cup of oil and two tablespoons of applesauce, then I added dried cherries in addition to the raisins.

This cookie recipe is the best oatmeal cookie I have ever made. I didn't have molasses, but I had corn syrup so I used it. I don't use corn oil, so I used canola. I added 1/2 cup chopped pecans and 1/2 shredded coconut. In a small Pyrex bowl I heated the dried cranberries in enough water to just cover them. I didn't use the water it calls for, I just folded in the warm cranberries and the water in the bowl. I lined the cookie sheets with parchment paper. The cookies just slid off the paper. I baked for 15 minutes. They are soft, chewy and flavorful.

This is one of our favorite cookies. I have substituted chocolate chips and children just love them. I also have chopped my raisins so they aren't over powering the cookie.

Definitely needs a little tweaking to add some needed sweetness but still a good healthy snack. I added some wheat germ and ground flaxseed and a teaspoon of imitation butter flavoring. I used 1/2 vegetable oil and 1/2 applesauce to make healthier. I also used Craisins and like them better than raisins. Thanks for the recipe. I will use it again.

This recipe is delicious. I did substitute goji berries for the raisins and also tossed in a handful of pecan pieces. They taste great - soft, chewy, and just the right amount of sweet.

Oh my goodness!! Slap some creme between two of these cookies and you've got yourself a Little Debbie's Oatmeal Creme Pie!! :) Too bad I'm trying to lose weight!! These are by far the best oatmeal cookies I've ever had. I like to add a hint of nutmeg for the holidays, or chocolate chips to kill my chocolate cravings! My family's already asking for more!! LOVE!!!