Easy Applesauce Cookies

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon clove
• 1 cup margarine or butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce

Directions

1. 1

   Stir together first five ingredients; set aside.

2. 2

   Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in applesauce; mixture will look curdled.

3. 3

   Beat in flour mixture until well-blended.

4. 4

   Drop by teaspoonsful on greased cookie sheets.

5. 5

   Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 12-15 minutes or until browned around edges and top springs back when lightly pressed.

6. 6

   Cool on wire racks.