1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup unsweetened applesauce

Cream together the shortening and sugar. Add egg; mix thoroughly.

Sift flour, then measure. Sift measured flour with salt, baking soda, baking powder, and spices.

Add dry ingredients to creamed shortening and sugar, alternating with applesauce, then dry ingredients, etc, until all is combined.

Drop by tablespoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets and bake in a preheated 375°F oven 8 to 10 minutes or until golden along edges.

Submitted by: CM