Yule is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with homemade cookies? Over the years I have collected several vintage recipes, but one of my favorites always ends up being the Spicy Applesauce Cookies. Super quick to make, and soft in texture you will see why I love them so much. Did I mention that they make your house smell absolutely amazing?! Below I have posted the original recipe. If you decide to try them out, let me know what you think!

*Note: The recipe calls for chopped nuts; however, it is completely optional! If you have an allergy to them, please omit that ingredient. Thanks!*

Spicy Applesauce Cookies

Ingredients

1/2 cup. Shortening

1 1/2 cups. Pure Cane Dark Brown Sugar (packed)

1 Egg

1 tsp. Vanilla

3/4 cup. Applesauce

2 cups. All-Purpose Flour

1 tsp. Baking Powder

1 tsp. Baking Soda

1 tsp. Salt

1 1/2 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice

3/4 cup. Chopped Nuts (Optional)*

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease cookie sheet. In a large bowl, beat shortening and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla and applesauce. Combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spice; stir into mixture. Stir in nuts*. Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheet. Bake for 12 minutes. Cool on rack. Makes 4 dozen.

Original Recipe Credit: C&H Sugar Kitchens