Published Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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Applesauce Cookies - USDA
Makes: 12 servings
This simple spice cookie is based on applesauce.
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
- 1 nuts (1 cup, optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350degF. 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).
- For Cookies: Drop dough by heaping teaspoon several inches apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.
- For Cake: Bake at 350 degrees in an 8 inch x 8 inch pan for 40 minutes.
Notes
To check cake for doneness, pierce top of cake with a toothpick. Cake is done when toothpick comes out clean.
Source: Montana State University Extension Service, Montana Extension Nutrition Education Program
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
|
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 |
