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Freshly baked Low Sugar Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies cooling on a tray, showcasing their texture and golden-brown color.

Low Sugar Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies

These cookies are a healthier take on a classic, using applesauce for moisture and sweetness, and a reduced amount of sugar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats not instant
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and applesauce until well combined. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. The centers may still look slightly soft.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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