1 c. warm applesauce
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. butter or Mazola oil
2 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
3/4 c. raisins
1 c. chopped nuts, black walnuts are especially good

Mix soda with the warm applesauce. Add butter to dissolve, add sugar. Add dry ingredients, raisins and nuts. Drop on well greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees. Makes about 6 dozen soft cookies.