Cookies- Pecan Maple Breakfast Cookies (healthy)

By wtaylor

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole-wheat flour
• 3/4 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened but not melted
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease a cookie sheet.
Whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl using an electric mixer beat the applesauce, maple syrup, butter, egg, and vanilla.
While beating the mixture on a low speed add the dry ingredients until well blended.
Fold in the nuts with a spatula.
Drop onto prepared cookie sheet with a spoon. Bake for 8 – 9 minutes or until they start to brown.
Yield: 20 cookies