Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking pwdr
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. grnd cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. grnd cinnamon
  • 1 c. unsweetened applesauce

Method

  • Cream together the shortening and sugar.
  • Add in egg; mix thoroughly.
  • Sift flour, then measure.
  • Sift measured flour with salt, baking soda, baking pwdr, and spices.
  • Add in dry ingredients to creamed shortening and sugar, alternating with applesauce, then dry ingredients, etc, till all is combined.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets and bake in a preheated 375