Iced Oatmeal Cookies with Golden Raisins and Applesauce

Martha Stewart Living, 2005

MAKES  ABOUT 2 1/2 DOZEN

    1 cup packed light brown sugar                                 
    1/2 cup sugar                                                  
    4 tablespoons unsalt butter melted                             
    1 lg. egg                                                      
    1/2 cup chunky style applesauce                                
    1 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats                           
    1 1/4 cups flour                                               
    1/2 teaspoon baking soda                                       
    1/4 teaspoon baking powder                                     
    1/4 teaspoon salt                                              
    1 cup golden raisins                                           
    1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar                                
    3 tablespoons maple syrup                                      

Preheat oven to 350°. Put brown and granulated sugars and the butter 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 combined, 2 to 3 minutes. Add oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; mix until well combined. Mix in raisins.

Using a small (1 1/2 tablespoon) ice cream scoop, make balls of dough, and place them 2 inches apart on parchment-paper-lined baking sheets.

Bake until golden and just set, 13 to 15 minutes. Let cool on sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack set over parchment paper to cool completely.

Whisk confectioners' sugar with syrup and 3 tablespoons water until smooth. Drizzle icing over cookies; let set.

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