Preheat oven to 350°F. Using an electric mixer, cream the butter or applesauce together with brown sugar until smooth. Whisk in the eggs, vanilla extract, and honey.
Sift the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon into the wet ingredients, using a spatula to incorporate the dry ingredients as you go. Finally, stir in the rolled oats and the raisins.
Using a spoon or cookie scoop, assemble similar-sized round portions of dough about 1-inch apart on a lined baking sheet.
Bake them for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cookies turn golden brown. Remove cookies from baking sheets and allow them to cool on wire rack. Enjoy!