These tasty cookies are a very natural way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 1 cup shortening
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups thick applesauce, drained
- 1/2 cup cold, brewed coffee
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
PREPARATION:
Cream shortening and sugar together. Add eggs and mix thoroughly.
Stir in applesauce and coffee.
In separate bowl, mix remaining ingredients together. Add to applesauce mixture and blend thoroughly. Chill at least 2 hours.
Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease cookie sheet. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake 9 to 12 minutes. Cool on wire racks.