Cookie, Candy & Frosting Recipes
from Rina's Kitchen


Applesauce Cocoa Cookies 
Makes 40 cookies

1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 egg or egg substitute
1/3 cup cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup sugar replacement (granulated)
2 cups cake flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
                   
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets. 
2. Cream together shortening and sugar replacement. Add egg
   and blend well. 
3. Sift all dry ingredients together and add alternately with
   applesauce and water to creamed mixture. Be sure to add
   flour first and last. 
4. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at
   375 degrees F for 12-15 minutes.