2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. molasses
1 egg
1 c. applesauce
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift together dry ingredients. Cream together shortening, sugar and molasses. Beat in egg. Blend in dry ingredients and applesauce. Stir in raisins and nuts. Drop by teaspoon onto lightly greased cookie tins. Bake 10-12 minutes or until browned.