Applesauce Cookies

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar firmly packed
1 egg
1/2 cup applesauce

2-1/4 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cloves
1 cup raisins

Mix shortening, sugar, egg, and applesauce 2 minutes. Add dry ingredients and raisins. Mix 2 minutes more. Drop on cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees 10 to 12 minutes or until done.