Spiced Applesauce Cookies
1/3 cup margarine
1/2 cup honey
1 1/2 cups applesauce
1 large egg
1 teaspoon
vanilla extract 2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon
ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon
ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon
ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon
salt 1 teaspoon
baking powder 1/2 teaspoon
baking soda Optional natural cane sugar (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Using electric mixer, cream together the margarine and honey. Add the applesauce, egg and vanilla and beat well.
In a medium bowl combine the flour, spices, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the margarine mixture and mix well. Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet and sprinkle with natural cane sugar, if desired.
Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool on rack.
As prepared, each serving contains 110 calories, 4g total fat, 10mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 17g total carbohydrate and 2g protein.