Ingredients

• 1 cup margarine
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons applesauce
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 tablespoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups oat milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1/4 cup and 2 tbsp. maple syrup
• 1/4 cup and 2 tbsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

1. FOR CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH: Soften margarine for 20 seconds in microwave. Beat in mixer until further softened on medium.

2. Add sugars; make a cream with margarine.

3. Add applesauce and vanilla extract, then beat until combined.

4. Add dry ingredients, and beat again until combined.

5. Add ½-1 cup of vegan chocolate chips and beat gently until incorporated.

6. Cookie dough — done! If cookies are desired, bake at 350 for 5 minutes, rotate, then bake for 5 more minutes.

7. FOR PANCAKES: Whisk together dry ingredients in large mixing bowl. In pitcher, whisk together liquid ingredients. Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients and whisk until large lumps are gone. Do not over-beat! (Otherwise pancakes will be tough).