Vicki's Applesauce Cookies

2 ¾ c Flour

1 ½ c Brown Sugar (packed)

1 tsp Salt

½ tsp Baking Soda

1 c Raisins

¾ c Applesauce

1 tsp Cinnamon

¼ tsp Cloves

½ c Vegetable Oil

2 Eggs

1 tsp Vanilla

2 cups apple cider
1c chopped nuts (optional)

Boil raisins in apple cider for 5 minutes and set aside.  Preheat oven to 375. Combine dry ingredients and set aside. Combine vegetable oil, applesauce, and eggs.  Slowly add sugar and vanilla to wet mixture combining well.  Slowly add dry mixture combining well.   Add raisins and nuts to batter.  Drop a teaspoon of batter on a greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.  

Bake at 375 for 9-11 

Makes 5 1/2 dozen cookies

Cookie Glaze

1 Cup Butter

3 Cup Powder Sugar

2 tsp Vanilla

Hot Water

Heat butter on low heat until golden brown.  Remove from heat and pour in powdered sugar.  Add Vanilla.  Stir in 2-4 tbsp of hot water until smooth or a spreadable consistency.