Applesauce Cookies
- 3/4 c. shortening
- 1c. brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 c. applesauce
- 2 1/4 c. all purpose flour, sifted
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 c. raisins
- 1/2 c. chopped walnuts
Topping:
- 1/4 c. granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375F
- Combine shortening, brown sugar, eg – stir well
- Stir in applesauce
- combine dry ingredients, then add to shortening mixture – stir well
- fold in raisins & nuts
- Drop by tablespoons onto greased baking sheet
- Sprinkle on cinnamon/sugar topping
- Bake 10 – 12 minutes.
- While cookies are warm, press down slightly to create a crinkly appearance.
Makes 32 cookies – Each: 120kcal, 6g fat, 4mg chol., 1g prot., 17g. carbs, 1g fiber, 60mg sodium