Recipe

Updated Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Details

Yields 50 cookies
Serves:
Serving size: (dessert)

INGREDIENTS

3 c. Sugar
1 c. Margarine or Butter
4 Whole Eggs
1/2 c. Lowfat Milk
1 c. Canned Applesauce
3 c. All Purpose Flour
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1 tsp. Salt
2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp. Ground Nutmeg
1 qt. + 2 cups Rolled Oats
2 c. California Raisins

DIRECTIONS

1. Beat sugar and margarine in mixer bowl with paddle attachement until smooth and creamy, 5 minutes.
2. Add eggs slowly and mix on medium speed for 1 minute.
3. Slowly add milk and applesauce. Mix 1 minute more on medium speed. Scrape sides of bowl.
4. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Mix on low speed until blended, 2 minutes. Add oats and raisins and blend for 30 seconds on low speed. Scrape sides of bowl.
5. Portion with No.2 scoop (2 tablespoons) in rows of 5 down and 4 across onto each greased or paper-lined sheet pan (18 x 26 x 1-inch).
6. Bake until lightly browned in Conventional oven - 350°F for 18 to 20 minutes or Convection oven - 325°F for 10 to 12 minutes.

Special Tips: For a bar cookie, spread 3 quarts (5 pounds 14 ounces) dough in greased half-sheet pan (18 x 13 x 1-inch) and bake for 20 to 25 minutes in a 325°F Convection oven. Cut 5 X 10.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

Calories 186(0% from fat); Total Fat 5g (sat 0.9g, mono 2g, poly 1.5g); Cholesterol 19mg; Protein 3g; Carbohydrates 33g; Fiber 2g; Iron 1mg; Sodium 123mg; Calcium 18mg