Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. Crisco
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 c. applesauce
  • 1 3/4 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. allspice
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. raisins
  • 1 c. chopped nuts

Method

  • Mix flour and other dry ingredients together.
  • Cream shortening, sugar and egg, then add applesauce.
  • Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture.
  • Mix well, then add raisins and nuts.
  • Drop by spoonfuls on cookie sheet and bake at 400° for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • These are soft, moist cookies which keep well.