Best (lowfat) Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 C flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

2 tbsp butter, room temperature

1/2 cup sugar (or less)

1/2 cup unpacked brown sugar (or less)

1 large egg

1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

2 cups quick oats

stir in: chocolate chips or raisins, or white chips and craisins and walnuts

Preheat oven to 350°

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In a large bowl, with a mixer, cream together the butter and the sugars on medium speed.  

Add the egg, followed by the applesauce and vanilla extract.

Working by hand, stir in the flour mixture and the oats until just combined and no streaks of flour remain; stir in the chocolate chips.

Drop heaping tablespoonfuls (approx 1 tbsp each) of the dough onto prepared baking sheets, flattening each cookie slightly. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until cookies become light brown at the edges. (do not overcook)

Let cool on baking sheet for 3 or 4 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Vegan version:  use flax seed for egg substitute, and use mashed bananas or margarine in place of butter