3/4 cup soft shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup applesauce
2 1/4 cups sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Mix together thoroughly shortening, brown sugar and egg. Stir in applesauce.

Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, spices, and stir in nuts. Form into 2 rolls. Chill until hard.

Slice thin. Bake at 375°F on greased baking sheet for 10 to 12 minutes.

Variation: Also delicious with 1/2 to 1 cup raisins added.

Submitted by: Mandy Walsh