Oatmeal Applesauce Yummies
Oatmeal Applesauce Yummies are dense, flavorful cookies packed with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, applesauce, raisins, and walnuts. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert, these treats offer a delightful combination of cinnamon, cloves, and orange peel, appealing to those seeking a nutritious sweet bite.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup whole wheat flour ⓘ
- 1 3/4 cup white flour ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder ⓘ
- 1 cup sugar ⓘ
- 1/2 cup brown sugar or honey ⓘ
- 1 cup applesauce ⓘ
- 1 cup walnuts ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon salt ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves ⓘ
- 1 cup raisins ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon orange peel ⓘ
- 2 whole eggs ⓘ
- 1 cup shortening ⓘ
- 1/2 cup margarine ⓘ
Instructions
- Melt the margarine and shortening in preparation for mixing with the dry ingredients.
- Alternately mix the dry and wet ingredients until fully combined.
- Keep stirring until no dry ingredients remain; the batter will be very stiff.
- Drop small spoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet at least 2 inches apart.
- Bake at 375°F for up to 15 minutes or until golden.
- Small drops are recommended because they are dense.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).