Ashley's Healthy Oatmeal Pecan Clusters

Healthy Oatmeal Pecan Clusters

¼ c butter, softened

½ c sugar

¾ cup brown sugar

½ cup unsweetened applesauce (room temp)

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp baking soda

2 ½ cups quick oats

1 cup flour

¼ tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp salt

½ cup chopped pecans

1 ¼ cups dark chocolate chips or coarsely chopped chocolate

1 cup craisins

Mix butter applesauce and sugars until combined. Add the egg and vanilla, and mix. In a separate bowl whisk bakingsoda, quickoats, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Then combine with the wet ingredients. Add the pecans, chocolate, and craisins until just combined. Drop by the tablespoon onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes, just until the edges are slightly golden. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing.