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Applesauce Cookies

Source: Montana State University Extension Service Montana Extension Nutrition Education Program

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

This simple spice cookie is based on applesauce.

Makes
12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine (or butter or shortening)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 cups applesauce, unsweetened
  • 1 cup raisins
  • nuts (1 cup, optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 °F. Prepare pan or cookie sheet (see below).
  3. Cream together sugar, margarine, and egg.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine baking soda, flour, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well.
  5. Stir flour mixture into shortening mixture just until moist.
  6. Add applesauce, raisins, and nuts (if using).

Notes

To check cake for doneness, pierce top of cake with a toothpick. Cake is done when toothpick comes out clean.

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