Cardamom Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Directions

Preheat oven to 375℉ (190℃).

Combine applesauce, sugar, egg whites, milk and vanilla in a mixing bowl; whisk until smooth.

Add the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves and zest; stir just to mix.

Stir in oats and raisins.

Coat three cookie sheets with cooking spray.

This is unnecessary with nonstick pans.

Spoon the batter onto the cookie sheets, 2 heaping tablespoons at a time, leaving 3 inches between cookies.

Gently flatten each cookie with a wet spatula.

Bake 12 to 14 minutes, until firm and lightly browned on the bottom.

Watch closely; they burn faster than butter-based cookies.

Let cool on the cookie sheet 1 minute, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.