I made this cookie on the same day that I made the Jacques Torres’s Chocolate Chip Cookies. The Jacques Torres’s Cookies were big, gorgeous cookies that looked like they came from a bakery and this little cookie could not compete in the looks department, but in the taste department my husband preferred them.
They were chewy and sweet, with no crunchiness in sight. They didn’t really need the icing. I think perhaps Martha just added the icing to dress them up a bit. Mine were really flat and if I make them again I’d try adding a bit more flour.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup chunky-style applesauce
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 cup golden raisins
- Icing:
- 1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Directions
Iced Oatmeal-Applesauce Cookies
- Martha Stewart Cookies
- Makes about 2 1/2 dozen
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup chunky-style applesauce
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 cup golden raisins
- Icing:
- 1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- Directions
- Make cookies: Preheat oven to 350. Put butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on low speed until combined. Add egg and applesauce, mix until well blended, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix in raisins.
- Using a 1 1/2-inch ice cream scoop, drop dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake cookies until golden and just set, 13 to 15 minutes. Let cool on sheets 5 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack set over parchment paper; let cool completely.
- Make icing: Whisk confectioners' sugar, syrup, and 3 tablespoons water until smooth. Drizzle over cookies, let set.
Notes
http://www.barbarabakes.com/2010/11/iced-oatmeal-applesauce-cookies/
My sweet mom, who never met a cookie she didn’t like, passed away last night. She was so proud of me. She loved visiting my blog and read every one of my posts. She was my biggest fan. I’ll miss her so much.
Mom’s the first one you call
when the best things happen…
when the worst things happen…
or when you just need to know
someone loves you.
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Barbara, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I hope that she is enjoying as many cookies as she likes now in Heaven. Prayers for your family.
Dearest Barbara, I am so sorry for your loss. I am happy that your have precious memories to keep your Mom close to you.
I am sorry to hear about your mom. I am sure she will continue to be very proud of you!
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. All my condolences to you and your family.
Those are lovely cookies.
Rosa
I’m so sorry about your mom! I’m sure you going to miss her a lot. Do take care!
((hugs)) Kristy
Great cookie post, and so sorry to hear about your mom, Barbara! Take care!
I’m very sorry to hear about your mom. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Oh Barbara, I am so sorry. This post brought tears to my eyes. You are SO right…Moms are their children’s biggest fans! I pray that you find comfort in all your precious memories. I know you will do a beautiful job of carrying on your mom’s legacy.
So sorry about your mom. It’s great that the two of you were close. I will be praying for you today. Your cookies look delicious. The icing on top really makes them pretty!
I’m so sorry to hear your Mom passed away Barbara. Mom’s are amazing, my thoughts are with you.
I love your recipes, these are awesome.
I lost my mom about 4 years ago and it feels like yesterday. Hang on to your sweet memories and treasure them.
Your cookies look delicious, I can almost smell them baking
mickey
I am so sorry, no one loves quite like a mother. I’m sure you will miss her every day. Talk to your children about her, keep her memory alive. Hugs.
Mum, I am SO, SO Sorry about your mom! I am thinking about you and I hope you are all ok. That is a beautiful way to remember her. *HUGS* xxx
Babrbara, so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mum. What a lovely poem and tribute you’ve made here, and it’s brilliant to know that you feel that she is proud of you.
These look amazing. Wonderful post! Happy holidays to you and your family! it was wonderful to meet you in person!
So sorry to hear about your mother. She sounds like a wonderful person. Your cookies also look very yummy.
oh barbara, i’m so very sorry for your loss. hugs, love and prayers to you during this time. beautiful tribute to your mom.
Barbara, Our prayers and thoughts are with you. What a beautiful countenance your Mom has. I know she is smiling down on you and watching over you. You have her beautiful eyes. All my love.
Hi Barbara,
Sorry to hear about the loss dear..May her soul rest in peace…:)
Dr.Sameena@
http://www.myeasytocookrecipes.blogspot.com
Barbara, what a sweet picture of your Mother. No one replaces a Mother. How sweet that she was such a true follower of your blog. Wishing you much love this weekend.
Barbara mi dispiace di sapere di tua mamma…..sono sicura che lei continuerà a seguire tutto quello che fai e a restare sempre con te.
Ti abbraccio!
Oh Barbara, I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. Your family is in my thoughts.
Hugs and prayers!
That is a great recipe. My daughter would love that.
Oh, Barbara, I’m sorry about your mother. I will say a prayer for you and your family.
Thank you for all your sweet thoughts and condolences. I re-read them this morning and it put a smile on my face (with tears in my eyes). They were very comforting.
Barbara, so sorry to read about your mom. Sounds like you two had a very special & beautiful relationship. I hope to have the same with my daughter always. Your cookies are a lovely tribute to your beautiful mother
xo
Oh dear, Barbara. I am so terribly sorry to hear about your mom. I’m sitting here crying as I can’t imagine what that day will be like for me. My prayers will be with you!
Dear Barbara- I’m so very sorry to hear about your Mom. I got teary just seeing her happy picture on your blog. Sending hugs and prayers.. you’ve got to be going through a tough time right now. I wish you strength to get through it all. XOXO
I’m so sorry to hear about your mom, Barbara. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Barbara, I am so sorry to hear about your mom! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
I hope GOD gives you all the strength to stand strong in this moment of your life.You will be in my prayers.Take care
Barbara,
I so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. May your memories give you strength in the difficult days ahead. Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family as you grieve for you beloved mom.
Mimi
Oh Barbara, I am so sorry about your mom but it is a comfort to know that she left one proud mom. Sending you a hug and comfort. xoxo
Oh Barbara I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. She left you with the wonderful gift of baking and will always be smiling down on you from above. Hugs.
The cookies look wonderful and something I would totally make!!
I am so sorry to hear about your loss, and this is such a wonderful tribute to her. Your recipes and photos are really beautiful. Thank you for spreading so much joy through them.
OH Barb, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I lost my Dad several years ago and I still miss him every day. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
I love the sound of these cookies and I can’t wait to make them!
Barbara, Is the confectioners sugar Only for the icing or does it go into the cookie batter? my cookies came out looking good only to be stuck to the parchment paper and very flat; I’m not sure what I did wrong (maybe mine needed a little more flour?)
Hi Mary – sorry your cookies were flat. Yes the confectioners sugar is only for the icing and does not go in the cookie batter. You could try adding a little extra flour, or sometimes an overnight rest in the fridge will help as well.
It definitely went into my batter oh lordy
Thanks Barbara!