Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment, a silpat, or lightly grease with oil.

Step 2

In a medium size mixing bowl, combine the oats, applesauce, cinnamon, mix well to combine. Prepare the apple, letting the mixture set a few minutes. Add the apple and mix again.

Step 3

Using a tablespoon measurer, scoop out well-rounded mounds of the mixture, making sure to gently pack it with your fingers, place on cookie sheet. If these aren’t packed well enough they may have a tendency to fall apart. Sprinkle the top of each cookie with sugar, this last step is optional.

Step 4

Place cookie sheet in the oven, on middle rack, and bake for 17 – 20 minutes.

Step 5

Let cool a few minutes and enjoy!

Step 6

Makes about 16 – 18 cookies.

Step 7

Keep leftover cookies, covered, on the counter for 3 – 4 days.