Chocolate chip-oatmeal cookies

12 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupLo cal margarine
½cupUnsweetened applesauce
½cupPacked dark brown sugar
2tablespoonsThawed frozen apple juice concentrate
¼cupBoiling water
1teaspoonBaking soda
1teaspoonVanilla
cupFlour
ounceQuick oats
¼teaspoonSalt
2ouncesSemisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray.

2. In a large bowl, with mixer on high, beat margarine, applesauce, brown sugar and apple juice concentrate until light and fluffy (note mixture may appear to be curdled).

3. In a small bowl, combine boiling water, baking soda, and vanilla and beat into margarine mixture.

4. In large bowl, combine flour, oats, and salt. Gradually add to margarine mixture, beating well after each addition. Add chocolate chips.

5. Drop by rounded teaspoonsful onto prepared baking sheet, making 48 cookies. Bake 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely on rack.

Each serving provides: 1 fat, 1½ bread, 65 calories Per serving: 226 calories

Source: Weight Watchers Magazine, June 1993