1. Add the margarine to a nonstick frying pan and heat up. Mix the spelt flakes with ground hazelnuts, 1 tbsp. of the sugar and the ground cinnamon and add to the pan. Stir to combine and toast for 4-5 minutes (while stirring constantly) until the mixture got some color and is fragrant. Do not heat up too much or it will burn. Take off the heat and let cool down.

 

2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with baking parchment and set aside. Add the apple sauce with the remaining 3 tbsp. sugar to a large bowl and mix to combine. Add the flour and mix in until well combined. Add the cooled toasted mixture and fold in. Use a cookie scoop (or tablespoons) to place dough portions with a little space in between on the baking sheet. Flatten a bit and then bake for 11-12 minutes. The edges should get a bit of color while baking. Take out of the oven and let cool down on a wire rack.