Algeo Family Applesauce Cookies

From the September 2008 Relish magazine.

• Ready In: 27 mins
• Yields: 32 cookies

Ingredients

• For cookies

• 3⁄4 cup shortening
• 1  cup  packed brown sugar
• 1  egg
• 1⁄2 cup applesauce
• 2 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1  cup raisins
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped walnuts

• For topping

• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Combine shortening, brown sugar, and egg. Stir well.
3. Stir in applesauce.
4. Combine dry ingredients, add to shortening mixture, and stir well.
5. Fold in raisins and nuts.
6. Drop by tablespoons onto a greased baking sheet.
7. To prepare topping, combine sugar and cinnamon in small bowl and sprinkle on cookies.
8. Bake 10 - 12 minutes.
9. While cookies are still warm, press down slightly to create a crinkly appearance.