Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Cookies

Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Cookies

1 cup applesauce

1/2 cups brown sugar

1/4 cups melted butter

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla

2 cups flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. salt

1 cup finely diced apples

1/2 cups oatmeal

Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Whisk together applesauce, sugar, melted butter, egg and vanilla together. Mix well.

In another bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Add to the wet ingredients. Mix just to combine.

Gently fold in the apples and oatmeal.

Drop by tablespoons onto the cookie sheet.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Edges are brown and centers are set.

Cool on pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a rack.

Makes 18 to 20 cookies.