Applesauce Cookies

1 cup sugar
½ cup butter
1 beaten egg
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon soda
2 cups flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon cloves
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup chopped raisins

Cream the sugar and shortening. Add egg and beat well. Add applesauce in which is dissolved the soda. Sift flour, salt and spices and add to the mixture, then fold in raisins and nuts. Drop by teaspoon onto a cookie sheet and bake at 350° for about 15 minutes.