Ingredients and Weight:
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (226g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Brown sugar: 3/4 cup (150g)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Applesauce: 1 cup (240g)
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/4 cups (281g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Raisins: 1 cup (140g)
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the applesauce, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the raisins.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 140
- Total Fat: 5g (8%)
- Saturated Fat: 3g (15%)
- Cholesterol: 30mg (10%)
- Sodium: 80mg (3%)
- Total Carbohydrate: 22g (7%)
- Dietary Fiber: 1g (4%)
- Total Sugar: 15g
- Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Warm and comforting
- Sweet and slightly tart
- Chewy and soft
- Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dessert
User Comments:
- "These cookies are so delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of applesauce and raisins."
- "I made these for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them."
- "My kids love these cookies. They're a great way to get them to eat applesauce."
- "I'm not a big fan of applesauce, but these cookies are amazing. I highly recommend them."
- "These cookies are the perfect fall treat. They're warm and comforting, and the applesauce and raisins give them a delicious flavor."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to measure the flour correctly. Too much flour will make the cookies dry and tough.
- If the dough is too wet, add a little more flour. If the dough is too dry, add a little more applesauce.
- Do not overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
- Let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
