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

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix together thoroughly shortening, brown sugar and egg. Stir in applesauce. Sift flour together with soda, salt and spices. Mix in raisins and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Makes 4 dozen.