Applesauce Raisin Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup margarine (or butter or shortening)
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup nuts (optional)

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a baking sheet.
2. 2 Cream together sugar, fat, and egg in a large bowl.
3. 3 In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
4. 4 Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just moistened.
5. 5 Fold in applesauce, raisins, and nuts if using.
6. 6 Drop dough by heaping teaspoons onto the prepared sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes.