Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. margarine, softened
1/2 c. white sugar
1 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. applesauce
4 egg whites or 2 whole eggs
2 Tbsp. milk
2 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
2 1/2 c. uncooked oatmeal
1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Beat margarine and sugars.
Add applesauce, egg whites, milk and vanilla; beat well.
Add flour, baking soda and salt; mix well.
Stir in oats, chocolate chips and nuts; mix well.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 9 to 10 minutes for a chewy cookie or 12 to 13 minutes for a crisp one.
Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet.
Makes about 5 dozen cookies.