1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 3/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. raisins
1 c. quick cooking rolled oatmeal
1 c. applesauce

Cream together shortening and sugar; stir in egg. Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Mix in raisins and rolled oats. Add to creamed mixture in 3 portions alternately with applesauce in 2 portions. Beat well.

Drop dough by teaspoonful onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees (moderate oven) about 15 minutes. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.