Applesauce-Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. raisins
1 c. thick applesauce
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg, unbeaten
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves

Preparation

Mix raisins and applesauce; set aside.
Combine sugar, shortening and egg; beat until fluffy.
Stir in applesauce and raisins.
Sift flour with salt, soda and spices.
Add to other ingredients and mix well.
Drop dough by teaspoons about 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 13 to 15 minutes.
Makes approximately 4 dozen.