grandpa pearls applesauce cookies with Chinese 5 spice - TK

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup very soft butter
• 1/2 cup coconut sugar (or regular sugar)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup applesauce (I use unsweetened)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice powder (you can simply use cinnamon if you prefer)
• 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup raisin bran cereal, crushed
• 1/4 cup raisins (optional)