Applesauce Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. applesauce (canned or fresh)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 1/2 c. raisins

Preparation

Sift together flour, salt, cinnamon and cloves; set aside. Cream shortening and sugar.
Add 1 egg; beat until light and fluffy.
Combine and add applesauce and baking soda.
Mix well. Add dry ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in walnuts and raisins; mix well.
Drop by teaspoonful onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes about 8 dozen cookies.