Chocolate Chip Applesauce Cookies

(from Layne R’s recipe box)

Traditional danish cookie.

Source: Great Grandma Rasmussen

Cook time: 10 minutes

Categories: Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 c thick applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon soda
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups sifted flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 package chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cups cjopped nuts if desired

Directions

  1. Combine applesauce and soda. Stir and allow to stand. In another bowl, cream shortening and sugar until sluffy.

  2. Add eggs and sontinue to beat until mixture is fluffy and light. Stir in applesauce mixture. Add sifted dry ingredients along with chocolate chips and nuts. Drop onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 9-12 minutes. Makes 4 dozen

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