Applesauce Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 1/4 c. applesauce
1 c. raisins or dates
1/2 c. nut meats, chopped
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add eggs and applesauce; blend well.
Sift and add dry ingredients; fold in nuts and raisins. Chill dough at least 1 hour.
Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet.
Bake 15 minutes at 400\u00b0.