Applesauce Raisin Cookies II

Spicy drop cookies with raisins and walnuts. A great energy booster.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 22 mins
• Calories: 66 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¾ cup shortening
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ cup chopped raisins
• ½ cup applesauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 3

In a large bowl, mix together the shortening, brown sugar, applesauce and egg until smooth, Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves; stir into the applesauce mixture. Drop dough by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheets.