Okay, so … I’ll be up front and tell you that this really isn’t a healthy dessert. But I love making these on Thanksgiving and that’s a cheat day, right?

Ingredients

• 1 cup margarine, at room temperature
• 1/2 brown sugar
• 1/2 granulated sugar
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup apple sauce
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup non-dairy semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix brown and granulated sugars until creamed. Add pumpkin, vanilla and apple sauce and mix well.

Step 2

Add dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Fold in chocolate chip and walnuts, if using.

Step 3

On a greased pan, place flattened cookie dough at the size of your preference. I made 12 large cookies, as photographed. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until they look dry - but try not to burn the bottom.

Step 4

Let sit until cooled. Enjoy!