Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies

1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 cups applesauce
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
3 1/2 cups flour
2 cups oatmeal
2 cups raisins
2 cups nuts

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs. Add baking soda to applesauce and add to the mixture. Sift flour and spices and add to batter. Mix well. Add oatmeal, raisins and nuts and stir until moistened. Drop by spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet. Bake at 420 for 8-10 minutes