Orange Slice Cookies

Like the original orange slice cookies, but with a few revisions for a lower calorie and lower fat recipe!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 60
• Yields: 5 dozen

Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup applesauce
• 1⁄2 cup butter (1 stick)
• 6  tablespoons  egg whites (3 eggs, separated)
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2  cups flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 (12 ounce) bag  orange slice candy, sliced
• 1  cup flaked coconut

Directions

1. Combine chopped orange slices and 1/4 cup flour in a medium bowl, tossing to coat candy; set aside.
2. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
3. Gradually add sugars and apple sauce, beating well.
4. Add egg whites, milk, and vanilla; beat well.
5. Combine 2 cups flour and next 4 ingredients; gradually add to butter mixture, beating well. Stir in candy mixture, oats, and coconut.
6. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets.
7. Bake at 375 for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
8. Cool slightly on baking sheet; remove to wire rack to cool completely.