Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup stick margarine
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup light brown sugar – (packed)
• ¼ cup no-sugar-added applesauce
• 2 tablespoons low-fat (1%) milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  

Preparation

1) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray 2 baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.

2) In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, in addition to salt.

3) In a large bowl, with an electric mixer at medium speed, beat the margarine until fluffy. Add the sugars, applesauce, milk, and vanilla and beat 1 minute.

4) Slowly add the flour mixture and beat until combined, about 1 minute. Stir in the chocolate chips.

5) Drop the dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, 14 to 16 minutes.

6) Remove and cool on a baking rack.

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