This recipe for Applesauce Cookies produces treats that are soft, spicy and frankly irresitable. They're perfect any time a cookie is needed, but I particularly like them on picnics. In this case you can't freeze the dough because the baking soda and applesauce interact to leaven them, but they freeze nicely after they've been baked. Chill them, wrap them in plastice, then freeze in a zippered bag. Makes 15 cookies.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup raisins
Preparation:
1. Heat oven to 375F.
2. Sift flour, salt, and spices together.
3. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla extract.
4 Stir soda into applesauce and combine with creamed mixture.
5. Gradually mix in sifted dry ingredients, stir in nuts and raisins.
6. Drop by tablespoons full 2 or 3 inches apart on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake 12 minutes or until done.
