1 ½ C. shortening
2 C. sugar
1 beaten egg
4 ½ to 5 C. flour
¼ tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. cloves
1 C. unsweetened applesauce
1 C. chopped nuts
Cream together shortening and sugar. Add egg. Sift dry ingredients and Fold into creamed mixture alternately with applesauce. Add nuts and mix into stiff dough. Form into 2 rolls and wrap in wax paper and store in refrigerator. Slice thin and bake 375° 15 to 20 minutes.