Applesauce Raisin Cookies
["3/4 c. soft shortening", "1 c. brown sugar", "1 egg", "3/4 c. applesauce", "2 1/4 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "3/4 tsp. cinnamon", "1/4 tsp. cloves", "1 c. raisins, plumped", "1/2 c. nuts (optional)"]
["While stirring ingredients in bowl, simmer the raisins in tiny pan with enough water to cover them and a little to spare.", "Be sure to drain water from raisins before adding to dough. Cream the shortening.", "Add brown sugar and egg; mix well. Add applesauce. Sift dry ingredients together and add to mixture. Add raisins and nuts, if desired.", "Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes."]
["shortening", "brown sugar", "egg", "applesauce", "flour", "baking soda", "salt", "cinnamon", "cloves", "raisins", "nuts"]