Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/4 c. butter
  • 1/4 c. Crisco
  • 1 egg
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 c. applesauce
  • 1/2 c. raisins
  • 1/2 c. nuts (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. cloves

Method

  • Blend together sugar, butter, Crisco and egg.
  • Set aside. Blend together in separate bowl, the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
  • Add to sugar, butter, Crisco and egg mixture. Blend well.
  • Add applesauce, cloves and cinnamon.
  • Blend well. Fold in raisins and nuts if wanted.
  • Drop by tablespoons onto greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.