I love mixing unexpected ingredients to make healthier desserts, and these Coconut Applesauce Cookies are a delicious and easy way to enjoy cookies in a more responsible way. Filled with (mostly) healthy ingredients, like applesauce and just a sprinkling of shredded coconut, these no-guilt cookies are truly a delight on the tastebuds and the waistline.

I’ve made my fair share of desserts using crushed pineapple, like these and these. Today, I thought I’d try to use applesauce to add moisture to the mix. I love the subtle apple flavor in the final cookies, and I love how much healthier applesauce is, compared to butter or shortening.

Coconut Applesauce Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup white cake mix
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1/3 cup shredded coconut

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a small mixing bowl, combine the cake mix and applesauce. Scoop onto a greased cookie pan.

Sprinkle with the coconut and bake for 15-17 minutes.

Let cool. These cookies are soft and slightly cake-like thanks to the cake mix. They are delicate in flavor and lovely in texture.

For more healthy desserts, check out these other favorites:
Cherry Pineapple Cupcakes

Pineapple & Coconut Gingerbread Cupcakes

Easy Brownies Recipe

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