Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. vegetable shortening
3 c. quick-cooking oats
1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease and lightly flour baking sheets; set aside.
In a large skillet, melt shortening over medium heat. Add oats and applesauce.
Cook 10 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
Cool to room temperature.
Stir in sugar, eggs, flour, vanilla, baking soda and cinnamon until well blended. With hands, shape 1 tablespoon of dough into 1 1/2-inch round. Place on baking sheets 2 inches apart.
Bake 15 minutes.