Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies

1 cup whole grain pastry flour
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup applesauce
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups oats
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1/4 cup ground walnuts or pecans (optional)

1. Preheat the oven to 375.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.  Set aside.
3. In a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.  Add the egg, applesauce, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually combine the flour mixture with the egg mixture.  Stir in the oats, raisins, and nuts, if using.
5. Drop by large teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.  Bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Source: Your Organic Kitchen