Low Fat Oatmeal Cookies with Dark Chocolate

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and oats.

3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and two sugars together. Slowly add the egg, applesauce and vanilla.

4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet, stirring well. Fold in the dark chocolate (note: dough will be sticky).

5. Drop 1 tablespoon of dough onto the parchment sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart.

6. Bake 15-18 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.

7. Store covered with plastic. Re-heating tip: Microwave a cookie for 15 seconds, then enjoy warm and gooey!