Oatmeal Cookies with Dried Plums

Applesauce adds a sweet softness to these hearty oatmeal cookies studded with dried plums and a surprise ingredient--fresh basil!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 99 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cups packed brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 (15 ounce) can applesauce
• 1 pound dried plums, cut into small pieces
• 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1.5 cups white sugar
• 0.75 teaspoon baking powder
• 3.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 4.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 0.75 teaspoon coarse salt
• 0.5 cup chopped fresh basil, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Place sugars and butter in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until combined. Add applesauce and eggs; mix well until blended, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Fold in plums and basil.

Step 3

Drop dough onto the baking sheets using a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are golden and just set, about 10 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.