Apple Cinnamon Granola Cookies

I love baking and experimenting with recipes. A couple of nights ago I had purchased some granola on sale at the store and wondered if I could substitute it for oatmeal. After viewing several recipes for oatmeal cookies, I decided just to put together something myself. The result? Well, lets just say my husband LOVES them!

• Ready In: 27 mins
• Serves: 42
• Yields: 3 1/2 dozen (single teaspoon sized)

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup applesauce
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1  egg
• 1 1⁄4 cups flour
• 1 1⁄4 cups granola cereal
• 1⁄8 cup  sliced almonds (optional)

Directions

1. In a microwavable bowl measure out the applesauce and add butter in slices. Microwave this for about 1 minute. If butter isn't completely melted give it another minute.
2. Stir in the brown sugar 1/4 cup at a time. Stir until Smooth.
3. Add cinnamon, baking soda and vanilla.
4. Beat in the egg.
5. Slowly add flour, continuing to mix until smooth again.
6. Fold in granola (and almonds).
7. Spoon drop batter onto lightly greased baking sheet, about 1 inch apart (cookies will puff but shouldn't spread outward).
8. Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes - until lightly golden and firm.
9. Allow them to cool on a wire rack about a minute or 2.
10. Now ENJOY :).