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.
Iced Oatmeal Applesauce Cookies
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup chunky-style applesauce
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 cup golden raisins
Icing
- 1 ¾ cups confectioners’ sugar
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Instructions
- 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 ½-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.
- Icing
- Whisk confectioners' sugar, syrup, and 3 tablespoons water until smooth. Drizzle over cookies, let set.
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.
This post is part of a 12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies blog hog. Be sure and check out all of the fabulous cookies the other 12 weeks of Christmas Cookies bakers baked up this week.
Cristie
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.
sameena
Hi Barbara,
Sorry to hear about the loss dear..May her soul rest in peace…:)
Dr.Sameena@
http://www.myeasytocookrecipes.blogspot.com
Bonnie
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.
teresa
oh barbara, i’m so very sorry for your loss. hugs, love and prayers to you during this time. beautiful tribute to your mom.
Lisa
So sorry to hear about your mother. She sounds like a wonderful person. Your cookies also look very yummy.
Alison @ Ingredients, Inc
These look amazing. Wonderful post! Happy holidays to you and your family! it was wonderful to meet you in person!
Honey @ honeyandsoy
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.
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella
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
cindy harris
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.
mickey
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
Anna Johnston
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.
theUngourmet
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!
Sue
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.
Nutmeg Nanny
I’m very sorry to hear about your mom. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Katrina
Great cookie post, and so sorry to hear about your mom, Barbara! Take care!
kristy
I’m so sorry about your mom! I’m sure you going to miss her a lot. Do take care!
((hugs)) Kristy
Rosa
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. All my condolences to you and your family.
Those are lovely cookies.
Rosa
HoneyB
I am sorry to hear about your mom. I am sure she will continue to be very proud of you!
chaya
Dearest Barbara, I am so sorry for your loss. I am happy that your have precious memories to keep your Mom close to you.
Cara
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.