Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/3 cup granulated artificial sweetener
  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • Cream together shortening and sugar replacement. Add egg and blend well.
  • Sift all dry ingredients together and add alternately with applesauce and water to creamed mixture. Be sure to add flour first and last.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 12-15 minutes.