Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups unbleached flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons applesauce
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup ground flax seeds
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup organic sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons water

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Lightly coat cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl stir together first four ingredients.
  • In mixing bowl cream together vegetable oil, applesauce, peanut butter, flax seed, sugars, egg, and water until smooth.
  • Add dry ingredients and mix until thick dough forms.
  • Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on cookie sheet 3 inches apart.
  • Use a fork dipped in flour to flatten creating a criss cross pattern.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F for 9 - 11 minutes.