Applesauce Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. soft shortening
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1/2 c. applesauce
2 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 c. raisins (optional)
1/2 c. nuts, chopped (optional)

Preparation

Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Mix together thoroughly shortening, brown sugar and egg.
Stir in applesauce.
Sift together flour, spices, soda and salt.
Stir in shortening mixture.
Add raisins and nuts (optional).