Maine Mud Cookies

By Nanasjoy

Ingredients

• 2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup baking cocoa
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, sugars, baking soda and salt. Stir in buttermilk and applesauce (dough will be thick and moist).

Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Spread with a fork to make irregular shapes.

Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks.
Yield: 4 dozen.