Whole Wheat Applesauce Cookies Recipe

Name: Whole Wheat Applesauce Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 egg; 1 1/4 cups applesauce (I prefer unsweetened, but any kind can be used); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 3/4 cup white flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 cup quick oats; 1 cup raisins or 1 cup other dried fruit; 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
1 1/4 cups applesauce (I prefer unsweetened, but any kind can be used)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup white flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup quick oats
1 cup raisins or 1 cup other dried fruit
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

1
pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Cream sugar and shortening until well blended.
3
Stir in egg, and beat until smooth.
4
Combine applesauce and baking soda, and add to mixture. Set aside.
5
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flours, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon.
6
Stir in egg mixture and blend well.
7
Add oatmeal, fruit and nuts, stir until mixture is well moistened.
8
Drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.
9
Bake for 5-7 minutes or until done.
10
cool on wire rack.

543

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup shortening, 1 egg, 1 1/4 cups applesauce (I prefer unsweetened, but any kind can be used), and more.

Yes, Whole Wheat Applesauce 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.

Whole Wheat Applesauce Cookies

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