Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

Saw this recipe by cary neff of the miraval spa on the oprah show. It is supposed to be a more healthy alternative to the 'purist' chocolate chip cookie. I made these but was skeptical that the purists around me would eat them. They did. Had to hide them to save them for a dinner gathering. These are moist and chewy and the banana taste didn't seem to be overpowering. I used all-purpose flour as i couldn't see going out to buy another type of flour (already have 3 different kinds at home) just to make these. We will have these again. I didn't get 8 dozen cookies but mine may have been larger than the recipe intends.

Steps

Preheat oven to 350f.

Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.

In mixing bowl , combine butter and applesauce , beating with an electric mixer until creamy.

Add sugar , bananas , eggs and vanilla , beating until smooth.

Gradually add flour and baking soda.

Stir in oats and chocolate chips.

Drop teaspoonfuls onto baking sheets.

Bake 7-10 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool on a wire rack.

Ingredients

butter, unsweetened applesauce, raw sugar, bananas, eggs, pure vanilla extract, unbleached all-purpose flour, baking soda, quick-cooking oats, semi-sweet chocolate chips