1 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. cold coffee
2 c. well drained applesauce
3 1/2 c. Gold Medal flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. each cinnamon, cloves & nutmeg
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. coarsely chopped nuts

Mix shortening, sugar and eggs thoroughly. Stir in coffee and applesauce. Mix in dry ingredients and chill 2 hours. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Drop on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake 9 to 12 minutes. Spread on butter icing.