Spiced Applesauce Drops - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg, unbeaten
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. thin applesauce (unsweetened)
1 c. chopped dates
1 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Cream shortening. Gradually beat in sugar.
Add egg and beat until light and fluffy.
Sift dry ingredients together.
Use 1/2 cup to mix with dates and nuts.
Add dry ingredients alternately with applesauce to egg mixture.
Stir in floured fruit and nut mixture.
Drop from teaspoon on greased baking sheet.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven until top springs back under fingertip pressure, about 15 minutes.