3/4 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1/2 c. applesauce, with cinnamon, chunky or smooth
2 1/4 c. flour (may use up to 1 c. whole wheat)
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 c. raisins

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix shortening, sugar and egg thoroughly. Stir in applesauce. Blend in dry ingredients, mix in raisins. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls on baking sheet, greased. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Yield: 2 1/2 to 3 dozen cookies.