Oatmeal Applesauce Cookies

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Ingredients:
1/2 c. solid vegetable shortening
1 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1 3/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 c. raisins
1 c. quick-cooking or old-fashioned rolled oats, uncooked
1 c. applesauce

Directions:
In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat shortening and sugar until soft, smooth and creamy.  Stir in egg.

Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg into a separate bowl.  Stir in raisins and oats.

Add flour mixture to shortening mixture in 3 portions alternating with applesauce in 2 portions.  Beat the mixture by hand until well-blended.

Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.  Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven 15 minutes before transferring them to racks to cool completely.