Rhode Island Fruit Growers Association

Applesauce Cookies
Chef: Cookies Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients Needed:

1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup shortening, soft
1 egg
1/2 cup applesauce
2 1/4 cups sifted flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cloves
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Cooking Instructions:

Mix together thoroughly shortening, brown sugar, egg. Stir in applesauce. Sift together flour, soda, salt, spices, and stir in. Mix in raisins and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes 4 dozen.