These chewy cookies are delicious. They make an excellent after school snack.
Original recipe makes 4 dozen
Ingredients
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup applesauce
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F ( 195 degrees C ). Grease cookie sheets.
- In a large bowl, cream the shortening, sugar, and egg. Stir in the applesauce. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; stir into the creamed mixture. Then mix in the raisins and nuts.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove to cool on wire racks.
Nutrition
Calories: 173 kcal
Carbohydrates: 23.7 g
Cholesterol: 9 mg
Fat: 8.3 g
Fiber: 0.8 g
Protein: 2.1 g
Sodium: 81 mg
