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Applesauce Cookies

This simple spice cookie combines applesauce and raisins to create the most cake-like cookie that is sweet, refreshing, and healthy.
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Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick margarine or butter
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 cups applesauce unsweetened
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup nuts optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prep a pan or cookie sheet with liners or non-stick oil.
  • Cream together sugar, margarine, and egg.
  • In a separate bowl, combine baking soda, flour, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well.
  • Stir flour mixture into shortening mixture until just moist.
  • Add applesauce, raisins, and nuts (if using) and mix well.
  • Use a heaping tablespoon to drop dough an inch apart on a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

Notes

Recipe from myplate.gov.
Keyword applesauce, raisins