Chocolate Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 /4 cups oats
• 3 tbsps cocoa powder
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 6 oz chocolate chips
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup unsifted confectioner's sugar
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour

Directions

1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Coat no-stick baking sheets with no-stick spray or line with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, combine the whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
3. In a large bowl, combine the applesauce, oil, brown sugar, confectioners' sugar, egg and vanilla. Mix until well-blended.
4. Add the flour mixture and mix well. Stir in the oats and chocolate chips.
5. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2" between cookies.
6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until very lightly browned. Do not over bake.
7. Remove the cookies to a wire rack to cool. If using parchment paper, slide the cookies and parchment paper onto a countertop to cool.