Applesauce Raisin Cookies II
Description
Spicy drop cookies with raisins and walnuts. A great energy booster.
Ingredients
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3/4 cup shortening
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup applesauce
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1 egg
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/2 cup chopped raisins
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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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.
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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.