Applesauce Drop Cookies

10 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 cups brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups well-drained thick applesauce
  • 3 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon or 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup raisins (optional)
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix shortening, brown sugar, and eggs thoroughly.
  2. 2
    Gradually stir in applesauce. Add flour.
  3. 3
    Mix remaining ingredients. Stir into applesauce mixture.
  4. 4
    Chill for at least 2 hours.
  5. 5
    Heat oven to 400°F (204°C).
  6. 6
    Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough about 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet.
  7. 7
    Bake 9 to 12 minutes, or until lightly crisped.

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