Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

1¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1¼ cups packed light brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2½ cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned rolled oats
½ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Coat baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.

2. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.

3. In a large bowl, beat the brown and granulated sugars, the butter and applesauce until smooth; beat in the egg whites and vanilla.

4. Gradually beat in the flour mixture until smooth; with a spoon, stir in the oats and chocolate chips. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 to 3 inches apart on the cookie sheets.

5. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until golden; cool on pans for 2 minutes then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Makes about 4 dozen cookies