Hawthorne Family Cookbook

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APPLSAUCE COOKIES

Cookies and Candies

Ingredients

Directions

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon soda
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg, unbeaten
2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup applesauce
Combine shortening, spices, salt and soda. Add sugar gradually and cream until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat thoroughly. Sift flour and baking powder together 3 times. Add small amount of flour to creamed mixture alternately with applesauce, blending thoroughly. Drop from tip of teaspoon two inches apart on greased baking sheets. Bake in moderate oven (350°) for 20 minutes.

Source: PDF page 218

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