Applesauce Cookies from the Algeo Family
- Yield: 32 pieces
Ingredients
- Cookies:
- 3/4cup shortening
- 1cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2cup applesauce
- 2 1/4cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/2teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2teaspoon salt
- 3/4teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4teaspoon ground cloves
- 1cup raisins
- 1/2cup chopped walnuts
- Topping:
- 1/4cup granulated sugar
- 1teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- To prepare cookies, combine shortening, brown sugar and egg; stir well. Stir in applesauce. Combine dry ingredients. Add to shortening mixture; stir well. Fold in raisins and nuts. Drop by tablespoons onto a greased baking sheet.
- To prepare topping, combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and sprinkle on cookies. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. While cookies are warm, press down slightly to create a crinkly appearance.
Nutritional Info *per serving
- Calories 120
- Fat 6g
- Cholesterol 5mg
- Carbohydrate 17g
- Fiber 1g
- Protein 1g