Mennonite Community Cookbook/Mary Emma Showalter/1955

Applesauce Cookies

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
4 dozen


INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped raisins 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves



1 Cream shortening and sugar together.
2 Add applesauce and blend into mixture. Sift flour.
3 Measure and add soda, salt and spices. Sift again.
4 Add sifted dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
5 Add chopped raisins and nuts.
6 Drop from a teaspoon onto a greased baking sheet, spaced 2 to 3 inches apart.
7 Bake at 375 F. for approximately 12 minutes.

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