Last Day of School Treats

BY JO MCCLURE

Treat your student or yourself to a warm muffin on the last day of school. Everyone is worthy of something special after the school year that was anything but normal.

Chocolate Chip ( or peanut butter chip ) Muffins

1/2 cup applesauce 1/2 cup quick-cooking oatmeal 1/2 stick butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 tsp vanilla 3/4 cup flour 1/4 cup cocoa 1/2 tsp baking soda Either 1 cup peanut butter chips or 1 cup chocolate chips or 1/2 cup each

Stir together applesauce and oats in a small bowl and set aside. In a large bowl, beat butter, both sugars, egg and vanilla. Add the applesauce mixture and blend well. Stir in the dry ingredients and then add the chips of your choice. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full and bake at 350˚ for 22-25 minutes or until they pass the toothpick test. Makes 12-15 muffins. Best when served warm!