1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Slightly spray cookie sheet with nonstick spray.

2

In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

3

In a separate bowl, whisk together shortening, applesauce, sugars, egg and vanilla until shortening breaks into pea sized pieces. Add flour mixture to applesauce mixture. Mix well. Fold in oats and raisins.

4

Drop rounded teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes.