1/2 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. cloves
1/8 tsp. allspice
1/2 c. quick cooking rolled oats
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce
1/4 c. shortening, melted or cooking oil
1 egg, unbeaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. liquid sweetener

Apple pie spices may be used as a substitute for the spices mentioned above.

You may substitute apple butter for the liquid sweetener.

Sift together the first 7 ingredients in a mixing bowl. Add the oats and raisins. Combine the remaining ingredients and mix with the other mixture until moistened. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes. Store cooled cookies in a tight container to keep them fresh.