Applesauce-Oat Bites

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup light cream cheese
• 2 Tbsp. reduced-calorie margarine
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup frozen egg substitute, thawed
• 1 1/2 tsp. almond extract
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• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 2 Tbsp. low-sugar apricot spread

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 2 large cookie sheets with non-stick cooking spray.

In small bowl combine flour, cinnamon, and baking powder; set aside. In large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed, beat cream cheese, margarine, honey, egg substitute and almond extract until as smooth as possible; beat in applesauce. With mixer at low speed, beat reserved flour mixture into applesauce mixture to blend well. Stir in all but 1 Tbsp. oats.

Drop batter by heaping teaspoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart; flatten slightly with back of spoon. Bake 15-18 minutes until cookies are browned on bottom. Remove from cookie sheets to wire rack to cool.

While cookies are still warm, brush each lightly with apricot spread; sprinkle with reserved 1 Tbsp. oats. Store cooled cookies in airtight container in refrigerator for up to one week. Makes about 4 1/2 dozen.

Note: Batter will be somewhat lumpy after beating; it will smooth out during baking time.

By Robin from Washington, IA