Sunday, October 25, 2009

**OATMEAL APPLESAUCE COOKIES**


The kids and I have been juicing apples and making applesauce this weekend. We had a great neighbor that brought us 2 huge boxes of apples. As we were putting the apples through the strainer, the kids had a BRILLIANT idea! "How about we make applesauce cookies with the fresh applesauce Mom!".So, we did! I have made this recipe since I was a little girl in my Mom's kitchen. It always feels good when I'm able to make them in my kitchen with my kids! These cookies stay moist and yummy for quite a while as long as you keep them in an airtight container. They also freeze well! FYI: because these cookies are so moist, you will want to put wax or parchment paper between layers of cookies in an airtight container so they do not stick together! :-)

Cream together:
2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening

Add to first mix:
2 eggs
2 cups applesauce
1 tsp soda

Add to above mix:
3 1/2 cups flour, sifted
2 tsp nutmeg
3 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
2 cups oatmeal

Add to above:
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup chocolate chips (I like using mini semi-sweet chocolate chips)
Can add 1 cup uncooked raisins if desired

Bake at 375 for 12 minutes on lightly greased cookie sheets...

Happy Cooking
*Teauna*

3 comments:

  1. My mom always made these for us growing up and since I just bottled 40pts and 11 qts of applesauce I am going to make these babies tomorrow for my kiddos. Thanks for the recipe!

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  2. This is a good idea. My family isn't a big fan of applesauce, but they love these cookies. Great idea to use up some applesauce.

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  3. My husband asked me to make some cookies to take to one of our neighbors so I baked these this afternoon. Another great recipe!(surprise, surprise) ;) Thanks!!

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