These Chocolate Chip-Oatmeal Cookies are the ultimate comfort snack, offering a delightful texture that is crisp on the edges and wonderfully chewy in the center. The combination of quick oats and dark brown sugar creates a rich, caramel-like flavor profile that pairs beautifully with semi-sweet chocolate chips. Made with applesauce for added moisture and a touch of natural sweetness, they are a healthier twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for after-school snacks, coffee breaks, or packing in lunchboxes, these cookies bake up golden and fragrant. They are simple to mix together, requiring no fancy equipment, making them an accessible treat for bakers of all skill levels.
Chocolate Chip-Oatmeal Cookies
Description
These Chocolate Chip-Oatmeal Cookies are the ultimate comfort snack, offering a delightful texture that is crisp on the edges and wonderfully chewy in the center. The combination of quick oats and dark brown sugar creates a rich, caramel-like flavor profile that pairs beautifully with semi-sweet chocolate chips. Made with applesauce for added moisture and a touch of natural sweetness, they are a healthier twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for after-school snacks, coffee breaks, or packing in lunchboxes, these cookies bake up golden and fragrant. They are simple to mix together, requiring no fancy equipment, making them an accessible treat for bakers of all skill levels.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat your oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the low-calorie margarine, unsweetened applesauce, and packed dark brown sugar together on high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy; it may look slightly curdled, which is normal.
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In a small separate bowl, combine boiling water, baking soda, and vanilla extract, stirring until dissolved.
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Pour the hot water mixture into the margarine mixture and beat well to combine.
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In another large bowl, whisk together the flour, quick oats, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating well after each addition until just combined.
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Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon.
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Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to make 48 small cookies.
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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
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Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 319.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20.8g32%
- Saturated Fat 6.6g33%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 327.7mg14%
- Total Carbohydrate 34.7g12%
- Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
- Sugars 33.1g
- Protein 0.2g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
