Applesauce Cookies
This simple spice cookie combines applesauce and raisins to create the most cake-like cookie that is sweet, refreshing, and healthy.
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.