Apricot Walnut Apple Cookies

Here’s a recipe for a  healthy cookie that makes an awesome snack or breakfast component. Adapted from Applesauce Softies in Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar.

Apricot Walnut Apple Cookies

• 1/2 cup spelt flour
• 1/2 cup oat flour
• 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 3/4 cup sucanat
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup chopped apricots

Reduce the applesauce in a small saucepan over low heat for about 20 minutes, until the volume is reduced to about 2/3 cup. Completely cool the applesauce before continuing.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine the flours, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and spices. In a separate bowl, combine the sucanat, vegetable oil, vanilla, and reduced applesauce. Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Stir in chopped apricots and walnuts. Place tablespoon sized cookie dough onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes.