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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 ½ sticks butter
4 Tbsp Canola oil
5 Tbsp natural applesauce

Place the above ingredients in large mixing bowl.  Beat with mixer on medium until blended (about 30 seconds)

Add:  2 cups brown sugar
½ cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon

Beat until combined.  Beat in 4 eggs and 2 tsp vanilla.

Beat in:
2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
1 cup toasted wheat germ
4 Tbsp ground flax

Stir in 4 cups old fashioned oats.  Then 1 cup chocolate chips.
Bake at 375 for 10-11 minutes.