1/2 c. solid vegetable shortening
1 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1 3/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 c. raisins
1 c. quick-cooking or old-fashioned rolled oats, uncooked
1 c. applesauce

In a large mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, beat shortening and sugar until soft, smooth and creamy. Stir in egg.

Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg into a separate bowl. Stir in raisins and oats.

Add flour mixture to shortening mixture in three portions alternating with applesauce in two portions. Beat the mixture by hand until well blended.

Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 15 minutes, or until done. Let cookies cool on baking sheets a few minutes before transferring them to rack to cool completely. Makes about 3 1/2 dozen cookies.