3 Tablespoons softened butter
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup reduced fat crunchy peanut butter
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup chopped unsalted, dry roasted peanuts
Hershey's mini Kisses

 

In a large bowl beat together butter, applesauce and peanut butter. Add sugars, egg, vanilla, flour and baking soda; beat well. Add peanuts and mix well.
Drop by generous teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet or shape into 1" balls and place on sheet. Press a Kiss into the center of the each.
Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 10 miutes. Makes about 3 dozen.

From Dorothy's Kitchen - recipe by Dorethea Talcott