Apple Recipes -Applesauce Spice Cookies

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Applesauce Spice Cookies

                     * Exported from MasterCook *

                       APPLESAUCE - SPICE COOKIES

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Serving Size : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Apples

Amount Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
   1      cup           sugar
     1/2 cup           shortening
   1 1/4 cups          unsweetened applesauce drained
   1                    egg
   2 1/2 cups          flour
   1      teaspoon      soda
   1      teaspoon      cinnamon
     1/4 teaspoon      cloves
     1/4 teaspoon      salt
   1      cup           raisins
   1      cup           chopped walnuts

In large bowl, beat sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add
drained applesauce and egg; blend well. Add dry ingredients; mix well.
Stir in raisins and nuts. Refrigerate overnight.

Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto greased (or non-stick) cookie sheets.
Bake at 375 degrees for 11 to 16 minutes. Immediately remove from cookie
sheets. Makes 3 dozen. Ice with cinnamon confectioners' sugar glaze if
desired.

Cinnamon Glaze:

1 c. confectioners' sugar
1/4 tsp. vanilla 4 to 4 1/2 tsp. milk
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Combine.