Applesauce Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 c. shortening
    2 c. packed brown sugar
    2 eggs
    1/2 c. cold coffee
    2 c. well drained thick applesauce
    3 1/2 c. flour
    1 tsp. soda
    1 tsp. salt
    1 tsp. each: cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves
    1 c. raisins
    1/2 c. coarsely chopped nuts
Preparation
    Mix shortening, sugar and eggs thoroughly.
    Stir in coffee and applesauce.
    Mix in dry ingredients and add raisins and nuts. Chill 2 hours.
    Drop rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet.
    Bake at 400\u00b0 for 9 to 12 minutes. If desired, frost when cool with Lemon Butter Icing.
    Makes 7 to 8 dozen cookies.

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