Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Line the baking sheets with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter.

Step 4

Mix in the applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg.

Step 6

In a small bowl, add the raisins and a spoonful of the flour mixture. This will keep the raisins from clumping together in the cookies so they are evenly disbursed.

Step 7

Gradually add the flour mixture to wet ingredients, making sure to mix well.

Step 8

Fold in the oats, raisins and pecans.

Step 9

Divide the batter using a medium cookie dough scoop, roll into a ball and place on the prepared cookie sheet 2 inches apart.

Step 10

Bake for 9-11 minutes or until lightly golden and slightly set. Bake 1-2 minutes longer for a crispy cookie.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and cool on wire rack.

Step 12

Store in airtight container at room temperature.