Applesauce Cookies - Gifts In A Jar
By villageanne
@villageanne (8553)
United States
January 21, 2007 3:28pm CST
Well, winter had finally reared it's ugly head in West Virginia. We had 2 inches of snow when I got up this morning and got an addional 2 inches just while I was in church. I personally hate winter. The good thing about winter is that it is a wonderful time to bake homemade goodies. This is a wonderful recipe for Applesauce Cookies. You can make them for you own pantry or they make great gifts in a jar. The directions are printed so you can easily make gifts with them. The tag is even printed out for you. Hope you enjoy them even if you decide to keep them all for your family.
APPLESAUCE COOKIES - Gifts in a jar
1 cup brown sugar
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup chopped nuts
Combine flour, salt, cinnamon and baking soda - stir
well. Place flour mixture in a clean mason jar. Pack down
tight so everything will fit in the jar. (Use a spoon
or a mallet.)
Add other ingredients, one item at a time, packing
each layer down.
Put the lid on the jar and tie a ribbon around the
lid. You can add a personalized label, if you wish. As an added touch, tie a wooden spoon to the lid with a piece of ribbon.
Remember to add the following tag:
Whip 3/4 cup of butter or shortening until light and
fluffy. Add 1 egg and 1/2 cup applesauce and beat until mixed.
Stir in the ingredients from this jar until well
combined. Drop teaspoons of dough on a greased cookie sheet.
Bake for 8 - 12 minutes at 350°
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15 responses
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
22 Jan 07
I have a couple of jars of applesauce in the cupboard just waiting for a recipe. This one won't make it to the jar before preparation. : )
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@rsmith512 (1561)
• United States
22 Jan 07
Hahahaha! Sometimes if you aren't making it as a gift and know that you might want to eat it soon, then you really don't need the jar.
Just the ingredients and YOUR BRAIN!! LOL :D
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@Debs_place (10520)
• United States
22 Jan 07
Wow, another great recipe.
I know you don't know me, but I have a favor to ask, Many years ago (over 30) while driving throught West Virginia, I stopped at a shop and bought some apple candy.
was sort of like gummie but not so tough, and not nasty sweet like Maple Sugar Candy. Would you have a recipe for that?
Thanks!
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@villageanne (8553)
• United States
17 Feb 07
I do have it. It is in my Grandmas recipes. I will try to remember to find it early next week. If I dont send it to you. Please email me and remind me
@bonbon664 (3466)
• Canada
22 Jan 07
Just to let you know that I really look forward to your posts. You have given me some great ideas for people. Thank you.
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@manmaxman (850)
• India
7 Feb 07
this is a great idea about the gift how u get the ideas from ...
thanks
@ErrollLeVant (4353)
• United States
22 Jan 07
I will give the recipe to my wife and hope she sill give me a gift of applesauce cookies in a jar!
@madmax2crazy (1569)
• United States
22 Jan 07
If you like Applebee's Walnut Blondies, try this recipe from Taste Alikes.
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Dough
1 C. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 C. chopped walnuts
1/3 C. butter or margarine
1 C. packed brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 T. vanilla extract
1/2 C. white chocolate chips
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Sift flour, add baking powder, baking soda and salt. Sift again. Add chopped nuts. Mix well and set aside.
Melt butter. Add brown sugar and mix well. Add egg and vanilla extract. Blend well. Add flour mixture, a little at a time, mixing well. Stir in white chocolate chips. Spread in a 9-inch square pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean or with slightly fudgy-looking crumbs. Serve with ice cream and Maple Butter Sauce.
Maple Butter Sauce
3/4 C. maple syrup
1/2 C. butter
3/4 C. brown sugar
1/2 C. walnuts, chopped (optional)
Directions:
Combine syrup and butter, cook over low heat until butter is melted. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved. Add walnuts, if desired. Serves 4.
@gewcew23 (8007)
• United States
22 Jan 07
Oh that sounds good I have never even heard of applesauce cookies. I will have to try these before I give them to anyone else.
@cutepenguin (6430)
• Canada
22 Jan 07
I've never even heard of applesauce cookies before. These sound great!
@rsmith512 (1561)
• United States
22 Jan 07
What a creative recipe.
I had no idea that you could make cookies, with applesauce!!!! :)
But, when I am making the jar. I might just make the jar and eat the apple sauce. I love applesauce!! :DD
@cwgrlsarefun (1581)
• United States
22 Jan 07
What another great recipe. This is one that I have never tried and am now anxious to get going on it so that I can taste it for myself.
@margieanneart (26423)
• United States
22 Jan 07
Yummmmy. I love this one too. I'm getting quite a lovely collection from you. Many thanks dear.















