Ingredients

1/4 lb (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened

1/2 cup applesauce, naturally unsweetened

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

1-1/2 cup flour (I prefer half unbleached and half white whole wheat)

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon

Pinch of salt (optional)

3 cups old fashioned oatmeal (quick works fine too)

1-12.6 oz bag M&M's (less a few for snacking!)

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Beat together margarine and sugars until creamy.

3. Add applesauce, eggs, vanilla; beat well.

4. Add combined flour(s), baking soda, cinnamon and salt, mix well.

5. Stir in Oats followed by M&M's, Mix well.

6. Spoon onto parchment lined baking sheet.

7. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

8. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to wire rack.

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