Applesauce Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. applesauce
1 well beaten egg

Preparation

Add flour, salt and spices together.
Cream shortening; add sugar.
Beat until light.
Stir soda in applesauce; add egg. Combine with creamed mixture.
Add dry ingredients.
Drop 2 or 3 inches apart on greased baking sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes.
You can add 1 cup nuts and raisins and/or 1 cup quick cooking rolled oats.
Makes about 4 dozen.