Applesauce Cookies

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Yield	12 servings

1 cup	sugar
1⁄2 cup	margarine (or butter or shortening)
1	egg
2 teaspoons	baking soda
2 1⁄2 cups	flour (all purpose)
1⁄2 teaspoon	salt
1 teaspoon	cinnamon
1 1⁄2 cup	applesauce, unsweetened
1 cup	raisins
1 cup	nuts (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare pan or cookie sheet (see below).

2. Cream together sugar, shortening and egg.

3. In a separate bowl, combine baking soda, flour, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well.

4. Stir flour mixture into shortening mixture just until moist.

5. Add applesauce, raisins, and nuts.

For Cookies: Drop dough by heaping teaspoon several inches apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.

For Cake: Bake at 350 degrees in an 8 inch x 8 inch pan for 40 minutes.

Per recipe: $2.85
Per serving: $0.24

To check cake for doneness, pierce top of cake with a toothpick. Cake is done when toothpick comes out clean.

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