For the health-conscious person who still craves the taste of
               chocolate  chip cookies . . . I have developed this recipe.
               Basically, it substitues  applesauce for part of the margarine,
               and thickens it up with oatmeal.   It's not 100% healthy, but it's
               not nearly as bad as the real thing:

                3 tablespoons margarine, softened
                2/3 cup applesauce
                3/4 cup sugar
                1/2 cup brown sugar
                1 teaspoon vanilla
                2 eggs
                2-1/4 cup flour
                1 teaspoon baking soda
                1 teaspoon salt
                1 cup dry oatmeal
                12 ounces (REAL) chocolate chips

                Combine butter, applesauce, sugars and vanilla in a large mixing
               bowl; mix  well. Add eggs; beat til well blended. Add flour, soda
               and salt. Mix well.   Stir in oatmeal and chips.

                Put batter in a 13x9" pan that has been sprayed with cooking
               spray (i.e.,  Pam). Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or til browned
               and springy to the  touch.