Spiced Applesauce Cookies
- MAKES
- 30 (2 1/2 dozen)
- COOK TIME
- 10 Min
That jar of applesauce that's sitting in your pantry has more than one use. Our Spiced Applesauce Cookies use this special ingredient to sweeten up traditional cookies in a non-traditional way.
What You'll Need
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar, plus 1/4 cup for sprinkling
- 1 egg
- 1 cup unsweetened chunky applesauce
What to Do
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat baking sheets with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cloves, and cinnamon; set aside.
- In a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg. Add dry mixture gradually, alternating with applesauce. Mix until well combined. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets and sprinkle with remaining sugar.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until nicely browned. Remove from pan to cool.