Clean Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

I mentioned in a previous post that I had made my sister, Caryn's, pumpkin cookies.  I have learned a lot about what clean eating really is since then.  Today I decided to experiment with her recipe again and see how clean I could really make it.  I found a very helpful conversion table at http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/how-to-convert-recipes/.  I have loved that website.  She has some great recipes too.  I used the table to convert the butter and I found out that you only use 1/2 the amount of sugar when you are substituting it for honey or maple syrup.  I did a dozen without chocolate chips for me and the rest with them for my family.

The Best Clean Pumpkin (Chocolate Chip) Cookies
1/4 c applesauce
2 TBSP oil
3/4 c honey
2 eggs
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 c quick oats
1 1/2 c whole wheat flour
1 1/2 c chocolate chips

Combine ingredients and bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.  Do not over bake, cookies should be soft.  Makes 36 cookies (about 60 calories per cookie, without chocolate).