Applesauce Cupcakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. Crisco
1 c. sugar
1 egg
2 c. flour, sifted with 1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. diced dates
1 c. applesauce

Preparation

Cream sugar and shortening.
Add egg and beat.
Add flour with spices and salt.
Mix.
Add applesauce, then fruit and nuts.
Mix 1 teaspoon soda with 2 tablespoons boiling water.
Add to batter and stir.
Makes 2 dozen medium sized cupcakes.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.