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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
 

INGREDIENTS

• 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
 

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.
 

NUTRITION
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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