Oatmeal Caramel Apple Cookies

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant caramel pudding mix
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugars and pudding mix until light and fluffy. Add eggs; mix well. Beat in applesauce. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in oats and apple.
2. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased
3. . Bake until golden brown, 15-18 minutes. Cool on pans 3 minutes. Serve warm or remove to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
4. Freeze cookies in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, thaw before serving.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/oatmeal-caramel-apple-cookies/ (may not work)