Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Total Time: 33 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 18 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons whiskey or 2 tablespoons rum
• 2/3 cup raisins
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup natural unsweetened applesauce
• 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 cups oats (not instant)

Recipe

• 1 set the oven rack in the middle position then preheat the oven to 350 degrees; line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
• 2 sprinkle the whiskey or rum over the raisins in a bowl and let stand while you assemble the batter. (most of the liquid will be absorbed by the raisins).
• 3 beat the butter, applesauce, brown sugar, granulated sugar and salt using a handheld or standing mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, around 2 to 3 minutes. (be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl halfway through).
• 4 beat in the egg and egg , milk and vanilla.
• 5 in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and cinnamon, add to the batter, and beat just until the flour is absorbed then gently fold in the oats and raisins with a rubber scraper.
• 6 use 2 spoons or a small (mini ice cream scoop for portion control) to scoop out the batter by rounded teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, 1 1/2 inches apart. bake until the cookies are set but still soft in the centers and beginning to brown on the edges, 17 to 20 minutes.
• 7 let cool on a wire rack.