Applesauce-Honey Cookies

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 2 baking sheets with vegetable cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer set on medium speed, beat margarine until light and fluffy. Beat in applesauce, honey, and egg. At low speed, gradually beat in flour mixture until a dough forms. Stir in oats.
4. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls, 1-inch apart, onto prepared baking sheets. Bake cookies until lightly gorlden, about 10-12 minutes.
5. Place baking sheets on wire racks and cool slightly. Transfer cookies to racks and cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough.