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APPLESAUCE NUT COOKIES 
A Cake-like Cookie.

1/2 cup shortening (Crisco)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup applesauce
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Cream shortening and sugars. Add egg and mix thoroughly. Sift flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda and baking powder together. Add to creamed mixture, blending well. Add applesauce, nuts and raisins, and vanilla.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet about 1 1/2-inches apart.

Bake at 400°F for about 10 minutes or until brown.

Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.

 

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