Ingredients
Yields 12-16 pieces

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 1 1/2 c. applesauce
  • 2 c. flour (can substitute gluten free flour)
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1/3 c. golden raisins (can vary amount to liking or omit)
  • Powdered sugar (to sprinkle on before serving)
  • Electric hand mixer

Directions

  • Preheat oven 350 degrees
  • Grease and flour 9x13 inch pan
  • With electric hand mixer cream together shortening and sugar then add beaten eggs and applesauce to mixture
  • Sift together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves
  • Then add dry to wet ingredients a cup at a time.
  • Stir in raisins
  • Bake for approximately 30- 40 mins depending on your oven. Inserted toothpick should come out clean.
  • Cut in squares when cool.
  • Sprinkle with powder sugar before serving