Applesauce Cookies
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Serving Info :
4 DozenIngredients :
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup chopped raisins, optional
- 3/4 cup chopped nuts
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
Directions :
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In medium bowl, cream together shortening and sugar.
- Add applesauce and blend into mixture.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Add dry ingredients to shortening mixture.
- Stir until smooth.
- Add raisins and nuts.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheet, approximately 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10-12 minutes.