OATMEAL PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

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"These cookies are soft and chewy with the old-fashioned goodness of oatmeal and peanut butter," says Rollin Barkeim of Trempealeau, Wisconsin. "I take them to work and on camping trips since they travel very well."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 egg whites
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup reduced-fat peanut butter
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
2 teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat egg whites and brown sugar until frothy. Beat in peanut butter, applesauce, honey and vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, milk powder and baking soda; gradually add to peanut butter mixture. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.