Oatmeal Cookies(They Stay Soft) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 c. thick sweetened applesauce
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 c. oatmeal
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Cream together the shortening and sugar. Add eggs.
Mix together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves. Add flour mixture alternately with applesauce. Add raisins, nuts, oatmeal and vanilla.
Drop from teaspoon on greased cookie sheet 2-inches apart to allow for spreading.
Bake 15 minutes or until done at 375\u00b0.
Serves 4 dozen.