Applesauce Cookies

01Method

1. 1

   Collect all ingredients and heat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Lightly grease your cookie sheets and set aside.

2. 2

   Using an electric mixer, cream the brown sugar and shortening together in a large bowl until pale and fluffy. Mix in the egg, then stir in the applesauce until fully incorporated. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cloves, then fold this dry mixture into the applesauce base. Gently stir in the walnuts and raisins.

3. 3

   Using a spoon, drop portions of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

4. 4

   Bake until the edges turn golden brown, approximately 10–12 minutes. Allow the cookies to rest on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.