Source: America's Bake-Off Cookbook by Pillsbury 29th Contest
Makes 60 servings.
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
Preparation
2 1/4 cups all purpose or unbleached flour, see note (1)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup applesauce
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 whole egg
1 cup rolled oats
3 tablespoons grape jelly
1. Heat oven to 350 F degrees.
2. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
3. In large bowl, combine all ingredients except 1 cup flour, oats and jelly; mix well.
4. Stir in reserved 1 cup flour and oats.
5. Shape into 1-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten in crisscross pattern with fork dipped in sugar. Place 1/8 teaspoon jelly on center of each cookie.
6. Bake at 350 F degrees for 12 to 14 minutes or until light golden brown.
NOTES : 1) May substitute for Self Rising Flour, omit baking soda and salt.
Makes 60 cookies
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