3/4 c. soft lard
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. applesauce
2 1/4 c. flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 c. raisins

Heat oven to 375°F. Mix together brown sugar, lard, and egg. Stir in applesauce. Sift and stir in dry ingredients. Add raisins. Drop teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet.

Bake 10-12 minutes.

Yield 4 dozen.