APPLESAUCE BRAN COOKIES

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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

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 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.