Thursday, October 1, 2009

Applesauce Nut Cookies

NEED:
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg, unbeaten
1 cup sweetened applesauce
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nut meats

Blend together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices. Cream shortening, add sugar and cream well. Add eggs and beat well. Add flour, alternately with applesauce, mixing thoroughly. Add raisins, nuts and blend. Drop from teaspoon on greased baking sheet 2 inches apart. Bake in moderate oven 375 degrees for 15 minutes.
Remove to wire rack to cool.

ENJOY!

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