Peanutty Apple Cookies

This is a naturally sweet cookie with chewy oatmeal.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 40
• Yields: 4 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup  natural-style crunchy peanut butter
• 1⁄3 cup applesauce
• 2  cups brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2  egg whites
• 1 1⁄4 cups wheat flour
• 3⁄4 cup white flour
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup quick-cooking oats
• 1⁄4 cup wheat germ
• 1  medium apple, shredded

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cream peanut butter, applesauce, and sugar.
3. Add vanilla and egg whites, and stir until incorporated.
4. Add baking soda and salt, and gradually stir in enough flour until soft dough forms.
5. Add wheat germ and apples, mixing well.
6. Spoon tablespoon sized balls onto cookie sheet, placing 2 inches apart.
7. Bake 10 minutes or until edges brown. cool slightly and remove to a wire rack.