OATMEAL COOKIES
4 Servings, 2 cookies each, plus 4 servings for another meal or snack
Preparation Time: 20 Minutes
Cooking Time: 13 To 15 Minutes Each Batch
Sugar 3/4 cup
Margarine 2 tablespoons
Egg 1
Canned applesauce 1/4 cup
1% lowfat milk 2 tablespoons
Flour 1 cup
Baking soda 1/4 teaspoon
Ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon
Quick rolled oats 1 cup + 2 tablespoons
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
United States Department of Agriculture, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
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