Recipe #57 - Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie

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The second of my sister Teresa's recipe suggestions: Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies.

In a large bowl mix all of the wet ingredients (yes this includes the sugar)  Since these cookies are supposed to be healthy, the butter is purely for taste.  You can leave it out completely and won't affect the texture of the cookies, Teresa uses half the amount unless taking them to sporting events, then she doesn't use any.  

In a separate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients except the oats. 

Working by hand, mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredient bowl and stir until everything is combined, next add the oats and mix until everything is coated. Next add the chocolate chips and stir until everything is evenly combined. The mixture will be very thick. 

Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a cookie sheet and flatten them slightly. They don't flatten out very well on their own in the oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly brown.  

These were absolutely genius. I would remake and remake these. The best part: you can eat twice as many with out feeling guilty because they are so healthy!

Rating: 10

Time: 1 hour

Makes: ~25 cookies

Ingredients:

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature (optional)

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup unpacked brown sugar

1 large egg

1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cup quick oats

3/4 cup dark chocolate chips