Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe

• Boiling water
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour, spooned and leveled
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 cup apple butter
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup rolled oats (not quick-cooking)

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