(Makes about 15 - 18 small cookies; so adjust up as necessary)

4 Tbs of butter (or substitute coconut oil, margarine, etc. & voila, vegan cookies!), softened

1/4 + 1/8 cup of dark brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1/4 cup apple butter (could use applesauce too, but the spice is nice)

1/2 cup + 2 Tbs of white whole wheat flour

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/8 tsp salt (use only if not using salted margarine)

1/2 cup ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chips

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F

Beat butter & brown sugar together until creamy. Add vanilla & apple butter, beat some more.

Add flour, baking soda, salt, and mix until all ingredients are blended.

Stir in chocolate chips.

Drop by spoonfuls onto baking sheet (I recommend using parchment paper!)

Bake for 10 - 12 minutes & serve warm.

I've been tweaking this recipe for a few months & finally decided to write it down.  I think its reached the point of ultra-deliciousness, but I'm always open to suggestions.  So, if you make these, please comment & let me know what worked, or what you'd do differently!

Bon appetit!