APPLESAUCE
BRAN COOKIES
(Yield: 3-1/2 dozen)
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup applesauce
2 cups self-rising flour
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup bran cereal, crushed
1 cup raisins
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and
fluffy; add egg and applesauce, beating until well blended. Add flour
and spices, blending thoroughly. Stir in cereal and raisins.
Drop by teaspoonfuls, 2-inches apart, onto UNGREASED cookie sheets.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from
cookie sheets; cool on a wire rack.
 
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