This is a yummy Cookie recipe!

Applesauce Raisin Cookies

This is one of my favorite cookie recipe from Grandma Prather

A. Cover about 2 cups of raisins with water and boil for 5 minutes and then drain and cool.  Preheat oven to 375 F.

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B.  Cream in a large bowl:

1 c. shortening

2 c. sugar

Then add 2 eggs and stir again

C.  In a separate bowl mix:

2 c. applesauce

2 tsp. soda

It will start to foam. 

D.  Then sift together and then add in smaller amounts to the above mixture

4 c. flour

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. nutmeg

1 tsp cloves   (smells wonderful)!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------E.  Add 2 cups of chopped walnuts, if desired

F.  Drop by teaspoons on oiled cookie sheet.    Bake at 375 F for 12 minutes, then cool.