Oatmeal cookies

Yield: 8 servings, 2 cookies each

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup canned applesauce
• 2 tablespoons 1% lowfat milk
• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup + 2 tablespoons quick rolled oats

1. Preheat oven to 350 F and lightly oil cookie sheet.
2. Mix sugar and margarine in a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed. 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.
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.
5. Drop dough 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 facts (per serving): Calories 215, Total fat 4 Grams (g),saturated fat 1 G, cholesterol 27 milligrams (mg), Sodium 84 mg