Applesauce Cookies

These were my favorite after school snack my Mom always made us!!

2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp clover
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cups raisins (optional)
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup of applesauce
1 egg well beaten

Add flour, salt, spice, nuts, and raisins, cream shortening and sugar slowly. Continue to beat until light--add egg. Stir baking soda into applesauce. Combine with the creamed mixture, add dry ingredients.

Drop by tsp 2 to 3 inches apart

375 degrees for 15 minutes

Add flour