2 sticks butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. salt
4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
Spices: - Try a good shake of ones you like, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, allspices, etc.

Cream sugar and butter; add beaten eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients, sifted together.

For easy handling, chill the dough thoroughly.

Divide chilled dough into ten equal parts. They will be about the size of a large egg. Roll on a floured board to desired thinness. Bake at 350 degrees in a greased, floured pan for 10 to 15 minutes, or until light brown. Spread each layer with cooked and sweetened dried applesauce and stack. Do not add the applesauce to the top layer. Best if wrapped and allowed to "ripen" for a week or so. Keep in a cool place.

(An old family recipe.)