Applesauce cookies

4 dozen

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupSoft shortening
1cupBrown sugar, packed
1Egg
½cupApplesauce
cupFlour
½teaspoonSoda
½teaspoonSalt
¾teaspoonCinnamon
¼teaspoonCloves
1cupSeedless raisins
½cupChopped nuts

Directions

Heat oven to 375 (quick mod.). Mix shortening, sugar and egg thoroughly. Stir in applesauce. Measure flour by dip-level-pour method or by sifting. Blend dry ingredients; stir in. Mix in raisins and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 min.

Makes 4 dozen cookies.

Source: Betty Crocker cookbook torn to shreds from use, received in 1965. Becci McClain, Jan. 23, 1995 Submitted By BECCI MCCLAIN On 01-21-95