Title: Spiced Applesauce Cookies
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 36 Servings
1/2 c Shortening
1 c Sugar
1 Egg
2 c All-purpose flour
1 ts Salt
1 ts Baking soda
1 ts Baking powder
1/4 ts Ground cloves
1 ts Ground cinnamon
1 c Unsweetened applesauce; thic
Recipe by: Jo Merrill
Cream shortening. Add sugar gradually, creaming until light. Beat in
egg. Sift dry ingredients together and add alternately with the
applesauce. (be sure to use thick, unsweetened applesauce) Blend
thoroughly.
Drop by teaspoons onto greased cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake
in preheated 350 degree oven for 10 minutes or until nicely browned. Remove
from pan to cool. Makes about 3 dozen.
Jo Merrill
