Applesauce Cookies
["3/4 c. soft shortening", "1 c. light brown sugar, packed", "1 egg", "1/2 c. applesauce", "2 1/4 c. sifted flour", "1/2 tsp. soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "3/4 tsp. cinnamon", "1/4 tsp. cloves", "1 c. raisins", "1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)"]
["Mix thoroughly shortening, sugar and egg.", "Stir in applesauce. Sift dry ingredients and stir in.", "Mix in raisins and nuts.", "Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet.", "Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 375\u00b0.", "Yields 4 dozen."]
["shortening", "light brown sugar", "egg", "applesauce", "flour", "soda", "salt", "cinnamon", "cloves", "raisins", "nuts"]