Applesauce Drop Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar (packed)
2 eggs
2 cups well-drained thick applesauce
3 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon or 1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup raisins (optional)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Mix shortening, brown sugar, and eggs thoroughly.
Gradually stir in applesauce. Add flour.
Mix remaining ingredients. Stir into applesauce mixture.
Chill for at least 2 hours.
Heat oven to 400\u00b0F (204\u00b0C).
Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough about 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake 9 to 12 minutes, or until lightly crisped.