Applesauce Cookies

Ingredients, directions and serving information for Applesauce Cookies.

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups applesauce, unsweetened
• 1 cup raisins
• nuts

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Preheat oven to 350 °F. Prepare pan or cookie sheet (see below).
3. Cream together sugar, margarine, and egg.
4. In a separate bowl, combine baking soda, flour, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well.
5. Stir flour mixture into shortening mixture just until moist.
6. Add applesauce, raisins, and nuts (if using).