Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar

2 Tbsp margarine

1 egg

1/4cup canned applesauce

2 Tbsp 1% lowfat milk

1 cup flour

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 cup + 2 Tbsp quick rolled oats

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F and lightly grease cookie sheets.

2. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to mix sugar and margarine. Mix until well blended, about 3 minutes.

3. Slowly add egg; mix on medium speed 1 minute. Gradually add applesauce and milk; mix on medium speed, 1 minute. Scrape sides of bowl.

4. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and cinnamon. Slowly add to applesauce mixture; mix on low speed until blended, about 2 minutes. Add oats and blend 30 seconds on low speed. Scrape sides of bowl.

5. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart.

6. Bake until lightly browned, about 13 to 15 minutes. Remove from baking sheet while still warm. Cool on wire rack.

Per Serving

Calories 215

Total fat 4 grams

Saturated fat 1 gram

Cholesterol 27 milligrams

Sodium 84 milligrams

Source: FCIC—Recipes and Tips for Healthy, Thrifty Meals