Oatmeal Applesauce Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 3/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. each: salt, nutmeg, cloves and baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. applesauce
1 c. oatmeal
nuts and raisins (if desired)

Preparation

Cream together shortening and sugar; add egg and mix.
In large bowl, mix together flour, salt, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder and cinnamon.
Add applesauce, shortening and oatmeal. Mix well and add nuts and raisins, if desired.
Drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 15 minutes.