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Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies

by Grandma Vincent

Ingredients

  • 2 c. sugar
  • 2 t. nutmeg
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 2 t. cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 c. applesauce
  • 2 c. raisins or chocolate chips
  • 2 t. soda
  • 2 c. quick oats
  • 3 ½ c. flour

Directions

Cream sugar and shortening. Add egg; mix. Stir soda into applesauce and add alternately with sifted dry ingredients. Mix well. Add raisins and oats, and mix. Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheets and bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes. Makes about 80 cookies.