A Christmas Eve Tradition

For the last three years my son and I have made the treat he leaves out for Santa. Last year we made brownies. This year we made my grandmother's Oatmeal Applesauce Cookies. They are soooo yummmy and brought a warm feeling to my heart thinking about my grandmother. I miss her dearly.

Grandma's Oatmeal Applesauce Cookies

2 c flour
1 c quick oats
1 tsp soda
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 c butter
1 c brown sugar
1 egg
1 c applesauce
1/2 c raisin (optional)

Preheat oven to 350. Cream sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.

Drop by spoonfuls on to sprayed cookie sheet 2" apart. Bake 11 minutes or until lightly browned. Do not overbake!