Chewy Breakfast Cookies

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 2 eggs
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 pinch salt

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 350℉ and line 1-2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and vanilla.
3. Add in eggs one at a time, then add applesauce and mix until blended.
4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until just combined.
6. Fold in oats, cranberries, and chocolate chips until just incorporated.
7. Measure a spoonful of dough per cookie and space evenly on the baking sheet. Then place the baking sheets in the oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
8. Remove cookies from the oven and allow to cool. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container.