Ingredients for 15 servings:
1. 1 cup all-purpose flour
2. 1 teaspoon baking powder
3. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4. 1/2 teaspoon salt
5. 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
7. 1/2 cup sugar
8. 1 large egg
9. 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
10. 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
11. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
12. 2 cups rolled oats
13. 1/2 cup raisins
14. 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
Directions:
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.
Enjoy your meal!