Applesauce Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. chopped nuts
1 1/2 c. raisins
1 c. applesauce
1 tsp. soda

Preparation

Sift the flour, salt and spices together and set aside.
Cream together the sugar and shortening.
Add the egg and beat until light and fluffy.
Combine the applesauce and soda, then add to mixture.
Add the dry ingredients gradually, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in the nuts and raisins and mix well.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.