Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

1/2 c Lo cal margarine

1/2 c Unsweetened applesauce

1/2 c Packed dark brown sugar

2 tb Thawed frozen apple juice

-concentrate 1/4 c Boiling water

1 ts Baking soda

1 ts Vanilla

2 1/4 c Flour

4 1/2 oz Quick oats

1/4 ts Salt

2 oz Semisweet chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Spray large baking sheet with nonstick

spray. 2. In a large bowl, with mixer on high, beat margarine, applesauce,

brown sugar and apple juice concentrate until light and fluffy (note mixture may appear to be curdled). 3. In a small bowl, combine boiling water, baking soda, and vanilla

and beat into margarine mixture. 4. In large bowl, combine flour, oats, and salt. Gradually add to

margarine mixture, beating well after each addition. Add chocolate chips. 5. Drop by rounded teaspoonsful onto prepared baking sheet, making

48 cookies. Bake 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely

on rack.