Ingredients
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup margarine (or butter or shortening)
1 egg
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 1/2 cups flour (all purpose)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups applesauce
unsweetened
1 cup raisins
nuts (1 cup
optional)
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
Preheat oven to 350 °F. Prepare pan or cookie sheet (see below).
Cream together sugar, shortening, and egg.
In a separate bowl, combine baking soda, flour, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well.
Stir flour mixture into shortening mixture just until moist.
Add applesauce, raisins, and nuts (if using).
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 282 |
| Total Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 16 mg |
| Sodium | 377 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Total Sugars | 27 g |
| Added Sugars included | 16 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 16 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Applesauce Cookies. Recipe source: Montana State University Extension Service Montana Extension Nutrition Education Program. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.