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
3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 c. thick sweetened applesauce
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Sift flour once; measure. Add baking powder, soda, salt and spices; sift again. Cream shortening. Add sugar; cream until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat well. Add flour alternately with applesauce, mixing after each addition only until smooth. Then add raisins and nuts; blend.

Drop from a teaspoon onto a lightly greased baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake in 375 degree oven for about 15 minutes. Yield: about 3 1/2 dozen.