APPLESAUCE DROP COOKIES

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Delicious drop cookies with many variations... I, for example, omit the raisins and nuts, so that I can give some to my horses. I believe this is from Betty Crocker's Cooky Book.

Provided by PintoPony

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 2h42m

Yield 84-96 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

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)

Steps:

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

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