1/2 c. softened shortening or butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. unsifted flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. applesauce
1 c. raisins
1 3/4 c. quick rolled oats

Beat fat and sugar together until creamy. Beat in the egg. Combine and thoroughly mix all dry ingredients except rolled oats. Stir into creamy mixture until blended. Stir in applesauce. Stir in raisins and rolled oats. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees about 15 minutes or until lightly browned.