Puffed-Up Chocolate-Chip Cookies

Directions

Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk.

Spoon applesauce into a fine sieve over a bowl; let stand 15 minutes.

Discard liquid.

Scrape drained applesauce into a large bowl.

Add sugar and butter; beat with a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).

Beat in vanilla and egg. Add flour mixture; beat at low speed until well-blended. Fold in chips.

Drop by level tablespoons 2 inches apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray.

Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until almost set.

Cool on pan 2 to 3 minutes or until firm.

Remove cookies from pan; cool on wire racks.