Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

I love oatmeal raisin cookies,it's my ultimate midnight snack with a tall glass of cold milk.I've tried a low fat version here so you can indulge without the added guilt. This cookie is very versatile ,you can substitute choco chips,cranberries,almonds pecans,dried blueberries....yumm,the possibilities are endless!

Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe

(adapted from Nick Malgieri's recipe)

1/2 cup whole wheat self raising flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

1/2 cup raw sugar

1 large egg

3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/3 cups rolled oats

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1/2 cup dark raisins (or dried cranberries)

 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F/180 degrees C

 In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and raw sugar,then the egg, applesauce, and vanilla.
 Stir in the flour,wheat flakes,salt, oats,walnuts and raisins.
 Drop the batter by rounded teaspoons 2-inches apart on the baking sheets and use a fork to gently flatten the dough.
Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until done.