Applesauce Cookies

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon clove (ground)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup grated apple
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped nutmeats

Recipe

• 1 cream shortening and sugar together. add egg and beat well.
• 2 sift together remaining dry ingredients. add to creamed mixture alternately with apples, raisins and nutmeats. stir after each addition until all the dry ingredients are mixed well.
• 3 drop from spoon on to a greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
• 4 unfortunately, the oven temp and baking time are not provided. try 325 degree oven for 12-15 minutes. cool on wire rack, and it might be a good idea to store in the fridge (if there are any leftovers)!