Applesauce Spice Cookies Recipe

Name: Applesauce Spice Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1 cup applesauce, recipe follows; 1 1/2 cups raisins; Powdered sugar, for garnish; 6 apples, McIntosh preferred; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, optional

Servings: persons

2 cups flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup applesauce, recipe follows
1 1/2 cups raisins
Powdered sugar, for garnish
6 apples, McIntosh preferred
1 cup water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, optional

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients and set aside.
3
In the bowl of a standing mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter.
4
Add the brown sugar and continue creaming.
5
Then add the eggs and applesauce mixing well.
6
Gradually add the dry ingredients and raisins to make dough.
7
Drop by rounded tablespoons onto a greased cookie sheet (save those butter papers!)
8
and bake until light golden brown, about 9 to13 minutes.
9
The cookies do not brown very much.
10
Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
11
Peel and core apples and cut into quarters.
12
Place them in an enamel sauce pan with the water and lemon juice then bring to a boil then turn the heat down slightly and simmer 30 minutes to break them down and get them to thicken.
13
Take off the heat and stir in the sugar and cinnamon, if using.

1233

kcal

Calories

Fat

182

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Applesauce Spice Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Applesauce Spice Cookies

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