Molasses Cookies

By mrsjorn

Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

Sift together flour, baking soda, salt and spices. In a separate large bowl, blend together shortening, sugar and molasses. Beat egg into shortening mixture; stir in applesauce. Add flour mixture to shortening mixture; mix well. Stir in raisins and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.