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PREP 20 MINUTES COOK 30-35 MINUTES

serves 6-8

4 large Granny Smith apples (2 lb.), peeled, thinly sliced

1/2 cup  packed brown sugar, divided

2 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided

1/3 cup  old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats (gluten-free)

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold margarine

25   Pamela’s Pecan Shortbread Cookies, crushed (about 1 cup crumbs)

1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping

1. Heat oven to 350°F.

2. Toss apples with 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tsp. cinnamon. Spoon into 8- or 9-inch square baking dish.

3. Combine oats, remaining brown sugar and cinnamon in medium bowl. Cut in margarine with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in wafer crumbs; sprinkle over apples.

4. Bake 30 to 35 min. or until apples are tender. Serve topped with COOL WHIP.