Applesauce Cookies

¾ cup soft shortening                                          
½ tsp salt
1 cup packed brown sugar                                    
¾ tsp cinnamon
1 egg                                                                    
¼ tsp ground cloves
½ cup applesauce                                                 
1 cup seedless raisins
2-1/4 cup sifted flour                                             
½ cup chopped nuts
½ tsp soda
 
Blend dry ingredients.  Mix egg, shortening, sugar, and add applesauce.  Add wet mixture to dry ingredients.  Add nuts and raisins.  Drop batter by teaspoons on greased baking sheet and bake at 375º for 10-12 minutes.  Makes 4 dozen.