2 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. milk
2 c. applesauce
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp.. baking powder
1 c. quick oats
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. or more nuts, chopped

Cream shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs, milk and applesauce. Sift together dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Fold in raisins and nuts. Cover and chill 2 hours.

Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls on greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees 10 to 12 minutes. Makes 7 to 8 dozen cookies.