How to Make Applesauce Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Applesauce cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly capture the flavors of fall. These soft, chewy cookies are made with a generous helping of unsweetened applesauce and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, giving them a comforting, cozy flavor that's perfect for enjoying on a crisp autumn day. Whether you're looking for a new way to use up a surplus of applesauce or simply want to bring a taste of the season into your kitchen, these cookies are sure to impress. Plus, they're a great wa...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ¾ cup butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup raisins

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 60
  • Yield: 5 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • Beat sugar and butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in egg, and then applesauce until well blended. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cloves; stir into applesauce mixture. Fold in walnuts and raisins.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    78 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 33mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 43mg