Ingredients

1 cup all purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

2 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature

1/2 cup sugar

1 large egg

1/2 cup SF maple syrup

1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

2 cups rolled oats

1/2 cup raisins

1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350°; line two baking sheets with parchment paper or use a silpat.

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.

  3. In a large bowl, with a mixer, cream together the butter and the sugar on medium speed. Add the egg, followed by the maple syrup, apple sauce and vanilla extract.

  4. Working by hand with a spatula, stir in the dry ingredients until just combined and no streaks of flour remain; stir in the oats, raisins and chopped walnuts.

  5. Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the dough onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for about 12 - 15 minutes, or until cookies become light brown at the edges.

  6. Let cool on baking sheet for 3 or 4 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.