• 1/4 pound low fat Neufchatel cream cheese
• 1/2 cup all natural apple sauce, no sugar added
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons real vanilla extract
• 2 cups whole wheat flour

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F (165°C).

In a large bowl, mix all ingredients. Knead dough on a floured surface. Roll dough 1/2-inch (12 mm) thick. Cut with cookie cutter of choice. Put on cookie sheet. Bake for 20 minutes. Turn off oven and let cookies sit in oven 1-2 hours to harden.

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