Yummy! What more can we say?

Makes 2-3 dozen cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter or shortening
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup pinto beans, cooked and pureed
• 3/4 cup chunky applesauce
• 2-1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup nuts
• 1/2 cup golden raisins

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a food processor or blender put sugar and shortening and cream, add eggs and blend well. Add pureed pinto beans and applesauce, beat until fluffy.
3. Combine dry ingredients in a small bowl; add to creamed mixture and mix until smooth. Stir in nuts and raisins. Drop by tablespoons onto greased cookie sheet.
4. Bake for 15 - 17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on rack.