1 c. lard
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
3 eggs
2 c. applesauce
2 tsp. baking soda
5 1/2 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 c. raisins
1 c. nuts
2 tbsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon

Cream lard and sugars. Add eggs; add soda to applesauce. Add baking powder to flour. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.