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

Cream shortening, sugar and egg. Stir in applesauce. Stir together dry ingredients. Add raisins. Drop by teaspoonful onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Makes 4 dozen.