Step 1: Preheat the Oven - Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients - In a large mixing bowl, combine the sunflower oil, dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
Step 3: Add Cinnamon - If using, add cinnamon to the wet mixture and mix.
Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients - In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Step 5: Mix Dry into Wet - Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Step 6: Fold in Sprinkles - Gently fold in the sprinkles into the cookie dough.
Step 7: Scoop the Dough - Drop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Step 8: Bake - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
Step 9: Cool - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
