Applesauce Chocolate Chip Cookies

by Ethan Adeland’s Grandmother

These cookies are soft, cakey and have just the right amount of spice to them. They are divine little morsels and definitely are a keeper in my book.

Applesauce Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • Servings: Varies
These recipes have not been tested yet, but look promising.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c butter, room temperature
  • 1 c white sugar
  • 1 c unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 c all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg (you could also use cloves)
  • 1 c chocolate chips (raisins or nuts or a mix of all to equal 1 cup)

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 and line baking sheets with parchment or silpats, set aside.
  • Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the applesauce and mix to incorporate.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add to the butter mixture and mix until just incorporated. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Drop by spoonfuls or use a hinged ice cream scoop and space about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned and the centers are cooked through.
  • Pour a large glass of milk and a plate of cookie deliciousness and enjoy!

  • Recipe adapted from Ethan Adeland’s recipe at http://tastesbetterwithfriends.wordpress.com/
  • If you love nuts in your cookies then by all means load em up! I hope you enjoy these cookies as much as I do! And my kids. And my neighbor Anjel. They really are delicious.