So-Good Chocolate Chip Softies

From Hungry Girl 200 under 200 on pages 244-245. Nutritional information according to book: Per Serving (1 softie): 88 calories, 1.5 g fat, 93 mg sodium, 17 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 6 g sugars, 3 g protein

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1⁄2 cup Splenda granular
• 6  tablespoons  no-sugar-added applesauce
• 1⁄4 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1⁄4 cup fat free egg substitute
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons  semisweet mini chocolate chips
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar (not packed)
• 3⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients except for the chocolate chips ( flour, Splenda, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt). Mix well.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together all of the wet ingredients (applesauce, pumpkin, egg substitute, and vanilla extract).
4. Add wet mixture to the dry ingredients in the large bowl. Stir until completely blended. Fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick spray. Spoon batter into eight evenly spaced circles. Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes, until softies appear fully cooked and feel firm.
6. Allow to cool slightly. But for best results, enjoy while still warm!