Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2009

The texture was a little soft, I prefer a crunchier cookie. But overall this was good. I added a little vanilla and I didn't have brown sugar so I used white and added a little maple syrup. I felt it was lacking a little, next time I may add raisins or something else.

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Angela Burdick

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Home Town: Austin, Texas, USA

Living In: Wahiawa, Hawaii, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2008

This Oatmeal Cookie was perfect for us. The apple sauce gave it some extra flavor. It is now my favorite Oatmeal Cookie Recipe.

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Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2008

OK. I substitued ground shredded wheat for half the flour and used wheat flour, I added almonds and dates as well as mashed banana.. I also cut the butter down and mixed the brown sugar with half splenda.. this made it much healthier,I have to give up a little of the yumminess, but I made them so at least I could eat them on this trip to loosing weight and keeping it off. 60 pounds and counting by making changes like this! NOt as tasty as my old life, but easier to live in my body..

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Doree'

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Living In: Warwick, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2008

I found this recipe looking for a somewhat healthy snack for my daughter to take to school to help her make it to her late lunch period. I wanted something that was satisfying but also with some nutritional value. I hate to buy prepackaged stuff like this because it's so hard to find a good one that doesn't break the bank. After reading some of the reviews and changes from others I added these changes as well and was very pleased with the results. If you are looking for a traditional sweet/treat oatmeal cookie this isn't the recipe for you. Here are the changes I made. I added 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. of vanilla extract, 1 heaping tablespoon of soaked flax seeds, and substituted 1/2 cup of white flour for whole wheat flour. I also baked them for 12 mins at 350. The next time I fix these (and I will, even my sugar crazed teen son liked them) I will add a few more nutrient rich ingredients like ground pecans,walnuts, or almonds to sneak into my kids. These types of recipes are good to hide healthy ingredients kids would normally turn their noses up to. Thanks for the recipe.

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SelenaFP

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Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2008

I absolutely loved this recipe, and my picky husband did too, I did alter the recipie, by using whole wheat flour, and 1/3 cup honey instead of the sugar along with adding extra cinnamon, some nutmeg, and vanilla. If you are looking for a very sweet cookie try using the full 2/3 c honey as honey is sweeter that the sugar. Or as a fun treat cut up apple chunks and mix in to the batter also!!

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Reviewed: Sep. 22, 2008

These are def. for healthy homes. They were quite delicious, soft and chewy just the way a cookie is supposed to be. I only changed a few things. I actually added a little extra cinnamon, and chocolate chips. My 6 yr. old picky boy and my 19 month old loved them. Very good and healthy.

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Reviewed: Sep. 16, 2008

This a pretty good recipe with a little modificattion. You DEFINITELY need to add a bit more flavor- 1 tsp vanilla, 1 tspn salt, 2 tspns of cinnamon and I added a pinch of nutmeg(1/4 tspn)and some raisins. They turned out tasty and wholesome. I also substituted a bit of the butter for plain yogurt to reduce the fat further and used 1/2 whole wheat flour. I think if you want to you could even reduce the sugar just a little too. Good recipe as healthy alternative without losing flavor (if you remember these modifications above :)

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Reviewed: Aug. 28, 2008

I added 1/3 c white sugar, doubled the oatmeal, added 2 mashed bananas and a handful of left over choc chips plus caramel extract & 1/2 c chopped almonds. They are more cake like but that's ok. The changes above seemed to add that missing extra flavor.

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Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2008

these came out awesome. I used wheat flour, and also added 1/4 cup of chopped mixed nuts. they turned out great. the perfect snack!

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omerbuddah

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Reviewed: Jul. 13, 2008

I did not make this exactly as instructed so I don't know how they taste if the ingredients are followed exactly. I use natural no sugar added applesauce so I added a 1/3 cup of white sugar and I added a 1/4 tsp of vanilla.There were a few reviews that said the cookies were dry, but I thought they were very soft and moist.I also added a handful of walnuts and a handful of mini semi sweet chocolate chips. They are also quick and easy to make.

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Elizabeth

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Reviewed: Jun. 4, 2008

these cookies are soo good! I added 1/4cup of craisins YUM!

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Reviewed: May 26, 2008

Still baking these as we speak- I tried a couple from the first batch, and they are pretty good considering they are healthy and more wholesome than your typical sugary cookie. Due to the high volume of "tweakers," I took the recommendations and added 1 tsp of vanilla and more cinnamon. I used whole wheat flour and a tad bit more applesauce. I added some flaxseed to make these even more healthy, and I even added some chopped canned peaches for a fruity kick. As many people said, these definitely came out cakey, but they are still good and a great alternative to a high-fat, high sugary cookie.

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Reviewed: Apr. 2, 2008

these cookies didn't have much flavor. They needed more sugar maybe because my applesauce was unsweetened. However they still tasted doughy

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lacey

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Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2008

AMAZING cookies!!! They were gone in a DAY!!! The only difference i made was adding vanilla to the batter. Oh, and raisens. Theyre to die for!

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shelby

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Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2008

recipe was easy, and good but the cookies had more of a muffin consistency. If your looking for chewy or cruncy cookies these are not the ones.

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Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2008

Bland cookies for my taste, although my kids liked them. I did add vanilla and some dried cherries, which helped them. Next time I try I will increase sugar and cinnamon and maybe add some other spices. The consistency is good though...very cakey.

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Amy C

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Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2008

I read the reviews and added 1 tsp. of cinnamon and 1 tsp. of vanilla. I also used whole wheat flour instead of white flour. I added just a little more applesause to make up for the whole wheat flour. The cookies were super yummy! I had to bake them longer as well. I gave the recipe 4 stars because of the adjustments.

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Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2008

I think these cookies were great as is! Next time I will add vanilla though to see the difference that makes. I am trying to get the family healthy. The kids all loved these, even the 10 month old! My husband missed his refined sugar and chemicals and would prefer his hostess and little debbie snacks, he is a harder case I'm afraid...

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