Step 1: Preheat the Oven. Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookies will bake evenly and come out perfectly golden brown.
Step 2: Prepare the Baking Sheet. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This prevents the cookies from sticking and makes for easy cleanup.
Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and allspice. Make sure everything is evenly combined so that your cookies rise nicely.
Step 4: Combine Wet Ingredients. In another bowl, combine the granulated white sugar, light brown sugar, unsweetened applesauce, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough cookies.
Step 6: Fold in Oats and Chocolate Chips. Gently fold in the quick cooking oats and miniature semisweet chocolate chips. This step adds the delightful texture and sweetness that make these cookies irresistible.
Step 7: Scoop the Dough. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
Step 8: Bake. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will firm up as they cool.
Step 9: Cool and Serve. Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your Low Fat Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
