because every rainy Saturday needs an oatmeal cookie.
Oatmeal Cookies - Adapted from Quaker Oats
{Makes 4 dozen cookies}
1 stick butter, softened
1/2 C applesauce
3/4 C brown sugar
1/4 C granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 C wheat flour {white or red}
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
dash of salt
3 1/2 C oats {quick or old fashioned}
Beat together the butter, applesauce and sugars until smooth and creamy. Add in the eggs and vanilla. Mix well.
Then, combine the flour baking soda, cinnamon and salt together in a medium bowl. Stir well. Add this mixture to the creamy goodness shaping up in the bowl.
Stir in the oats.
Drop by the tablespoon onto a lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake 10-14 minutes, until lightly browned and just about set in the center.
Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 1 minute; then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Enjoy!
