Applesauce Cookies
["2 1/2 c. sifted flour", "1 c. sugar", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1/4 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. nutmeg", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "3/4 c. shortening", "2 eggs", "1 c. chopped nuts", "1 c. applesauce"]
["Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and spices into mixing bowl.", "Cut in shortening.", "Add eggs, applesauce and nuts.", "Beat until well blended.", "Drop onto ungreased cookie sheet by teaspoons about 2 inches apart.", "Bake at 400\u00b0 for about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet immediately and cool.", "Makes about 3 dozen medium size.", "May be baked as cake in 2 (8-inch) layers."]
["flour", "sugar", "baking powder", "baking soda", "nutmeg", "cinnamon", "shortening", "eggs", "nuts", "applesauce"]