1 c. hot applesauce
2/3 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. brown sugar
1 tbsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. dates, chopped or raisins
1 c. chopped nuts

Combine hot applesauce, shortening, brown sugar, vanilla, flour, salt and baking soda. Add remaining ingredients and spread on cookie sheet. Bake 25 minutes at 350 degrees.