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Applesauce Granola Cookies

By Linda Larsen, About.com Guide

These simple cookies are classic and delicious, perfect for packing into a lunchbox.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon maple extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup sweetened applesauce
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups apple cinnamon granola
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Measure flour by lightly scooping into measuring cup and leveling off.In large bowl, combine brown sugar, butter, vanilla, maple extract, molasses, and egg and mix until well blended. Add applesauce and blend well. Stir in flour, granola, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon and mix well.

Drop by tablespoons onto cookie sheets, about 2" apart. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until cookies spring back when lightly touched in center. Cool 2 minutes, then remove from cookie sheets. Frost with Buttercream Frosting if desired. 42 cookies

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