Apple Cookies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly spray 2 baking sheets with vegetable cooking spray.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine applesauce and apple juice concentrate. In another bowl, combine flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Step 3

In the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a large bowl using an electric mixer), beat butter, Splenda Sweetener, lemon zest, and molasses on high speed for 1 minute.

Step 4

Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.

Step 5

Add about ⅓ of the flour mixture, mixing on low speed until blended. Add half of applesauce mixture and mix until blended.

Step 6

Repeat with another ⅓ of flour mixture, mix; then blend in remaining applesauce mixture. Add the last of the flour and mix to combine.

Step 7

Mix in apples and raisins.

Step 8

Drop by tablespoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, onto prepared baking sheets.

Step 9

Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on wire racks.