Pinto Bean Applesauce Raisin Cookies
August 13, 2010Yummy! 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
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bake for 15 – 17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on rack.