Applesauce Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. sugar
1 beaten egg
1 tsp. soda
1 c. applesauce
1 c. nuts
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. shortening

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add beaten egg.
Mix soda with applesauce and combine with creamed mixture.
Stir dry ingredients together and add to creamed mixture.
Add nuts and raisins.
Mix well.
Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 to 3 inches apart onto greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes.
This recipe may be varied by using 1 3/4 cups flour and 1 cup oatmeal.