Thanks to Go Dairy Free viewer Phillip for emailing this recipe. As for the source, he said, "My Mom, Muriel, got this from Laura Goddard, a friend of hers." This recipe is dairy-free, optionally nut-free, and optionally soy-free.

Prep time: 15 min

Cook time: 12 min

Total time: 27 min

Yield: 48

Ingredients

• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup dairy-free margarine
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg beaten
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1 cup chopped raisins - optional
• 1 cup chopped nuts - optional

Cooking Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375ºF.
2. Sift dry ingredients together.
3. Cream margarine and sugar thoroughly.
4. Add applesauce and egg to the creamed mixture.
5. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients.
6. Stir in the raisins and nuts if using.
7. Drop by teaspoonful two or three inches apart onto greased baking sheet.
8. Drop the dough by teaspoonfuls two or three inches apart onto greased baking sheets.
9. Bake the cookies for about 12 minutes.