Applesauce Cocoa Cookies

This recipe uses applesauce and cake flour to deliver cinnamon-accented chocolate cookies that are moist and delicious.

• Calories: 125 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup shortening
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg, beaten
• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ cup water
• ⅓ cup granulated artificial sweetener
• 2 cups cake flour
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

Step 2

Cream together shortening and sugar replacement. Add egg and blend well.

Step 3

Sift all dry ingredients together and add alternately with applesauce and water to creamed mixture. Be sure to add flour first and last.

Step 4

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 12-15 minutes.