Applesauce Cookies

Ingredients:
- 4 1/2 c. flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. cloves
- 1 1/2 c. shortening
- 2 c. sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 c. applesauce (canned or fresh)
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 c. chopped walnuts
- 1 1/2 c. raisins

Directions:
- Sift together flour, salt, cinnamon and cloves; set aside. Cream shortening and sugar.
- Add 1 egg; beat until light and fluffy.
- Combine and add applesauce and baking soda.
- Mix well. Add dry ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in walnuts and raisins; mix well.
- Drop by teaspoonful onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Makes about 8 dozen cookies.