Spiced Oatmeal Cookies

Submitted by Chef #1146101

"A different twist on regular oatmeal cookies! Crunchy, soft, with a great sweet and spiced flavor!"

 

• Ready In: 32mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 4 tablespoons margarine, softened
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 egg whites
• 3⁄4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1⁄4 cup unsweetened apple juice concentrate (thawed)
• 1⁄4 cup natural-style peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 2 teaspoons chai tea mix
• 1 1⁄2 cups Quaker Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
• 1 cup apple
• 1⁄2 cup dry roasted peanuts, shelled

directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F Lightly spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
2. In large bowl, beat margarine and sugar together until creamy. Add egg whites; beat well. Add applesauce, apple juice concentrate, peanut butter and vanilla; beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, chai tea spice powder and salt; mix well. Add oats; mix well. Blend in apples and peanuts.
3. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets.
4. Bake 15 to 17 minutes or until firm to the touch and light golden brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets. Cool completely. Store tightly covered.