- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups toasted wheat germ
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 2 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup miniature chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Combine the applesauce, oil and eggs. Add to the flour mixture; mix well. Stir in the chocolate chip and walnuts.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto baking sheets coated with nonstick cooking spray. Flatten slightly with a glass bottom coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and cookies are set. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.