Ingredients
1/2 cup lo cal margarine
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tbsp thawed frozen apple juice concentra, te
1/4 cup boiling water
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/4 cup flour
4 1/2 oz quick oats
1/4 tsp salt
2 oz semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Spray large baking sheet with nonstick
spray. 2. In a large bowl, with mixer on high, beat margarine,
applesauce, brown sugar and apple juice concentrate until light and
fluffy (note mixture may appear to be curdled). 3. In a small bowl,
combine boiling water, baking soda, and vanilla and beat into
margarine mixture. 4. In large bowl, combine flour, oats, and salt.
Gradually add to margarine mixture, beating well after each addition.
Add chocolate chips. 5. Drop by rounded teaspoonsful onto prepared
baking sheet, making 48 cookies. Bake 10-12 minutes until golden
brown. Cool completely on rack.
Servings: 12 servings
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Categories: Chocolate; Cookie; Dessert
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