Note to self: I need to create an index of recipes so I know what I've already posted. Maybe next week.
This is the season for cookies and treats. Right? Wrong. Any season is the season for cookies and treats. These cookies come out moist and tender with a great spice apple flavor. If you use at least half whole wheat flour, they're also healthy. As healthy as cookies can get, anyway. This recipe makes quite a few cookies so prepare to share.
Applesauce Cookies
2 1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
2 t. salt
2 t. vanilla
1 t. baking soda
1/2 t. nutmeg
1 t. ginger
1 t. cinnamon
4 eggs
3 c. applesauce
5 c. flour (half whole wheat if you like)
2 c. oatmeal
1 c. chocolate chips
Heat oven to 375°. Cream butter and sugar. Stir in salt, vanilla, soda, spices, eggs, and applesauce. Beat well. Stir in flour, oatmeal, and chocolate chips. The dough should be pretty sticky. Bake a single cookie. If it spreads too much, stir in an extra 1/2 - 1 c. flour. Cookies bake for 10 minutes. Let cool on sheets for a few minutes. They will set up more as they cool.
When I make them, sometimes I'll use all whole wheat (and just add a little extra applesauce so they don't turn into bricks). I've also added raisins or dried cranberries with the chocolate chips.
ReplyDeleteI actually made these on Monday- but I used pears instead of applesauce (they were going mushy so I made sauce with them) and cranberries with the chocolate. Very tasty!