Preparation Time:    20 minutes

Cooking Time:    13 to 15 minutes

1. Preheat oven to 350° F and lightly grease cookie sheets.

2. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to mix sugar and margarine.  Mix until well blended, about 3 minutes.

3. Slowly add egg; mix on medium speed 1 minute.  Gradually add applesauce and milk; mix on medium speed, 1 minute.  Scrape sides of bowl.

4. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.  Slowly add to applesauce mixture; mix on low speed until blended, about 2 minutes.  Add oats and blend 30 seconds on low speed.  Scrape sides of bowl.

5. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart.

6. Bake until lightly browned, about 13 to 15 minutes.  Remove from baking sheet while warm.  Cool on wire rack.

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