Ms P wrote:

> I've made these cookies before and they've never spread right. They
> just stay in defiant lumps.
>
>
> Apple-raisin oatmeal cookies
> (a Mrs Fields recipe)
>
> 2 1/2 cups flour
> 1 c quick oats
> 1/2 tsp salt
> 1 tsp baking soda
> 1 tsp cinnamon
> 1/4 tsp ground cloves
> 1 c dark brown sugar, firmly packed
> 3/4 c salted butter
> 1 large egg
> 1/2 c unsweetened applesauce
> 1/2 c honey
> 1 c fresh apple, peeled and diced fine
> 1 c raisins
>
> In medium bowl combine flour, oats, salt, soda, cinnamon and cloves.
> Mix well with whisk and set aside.
>
> Cream butter and sugar together in large bowl using electric mixer. Add
> egg, applesauce and honey, beat at medium speed until smooth. (I
> noticed that it never actually gets smooth no matter how much I beat it)
>
> Add the flour, apples and raisins and blend at low speed just until
> combined. Do not overmix. Dough will be quite soft.
>
> Drop by rounded tablespoons on ungreased baking sheets, 1 1/2 inches
> apart. Bake 23 to 25 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown.
>
>
> Ms P

Sorry, I am not sure why they do not spread. BTW, a few of my recipes
are similar, but they only bake for about 12 minutes.

Becca