1 c sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 t vanilla
2 c flour (or 1 1/2 c flour and 2/3 c oatmeal)
1/2 t cloves
1 t allspice
1 1/2 t cinnamon
1 t soda
1 c applesauce (or any other fruit sauce)
Cream butter, sugar, egg and vanilla. Add remaining ingredients, and mix thoroughly. Spoon into greased tins -- about 1/2 full.
Bake at 400 degrees 12-15 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired. Makes 2 dozen.
