Applesauce Cookies

Ingredients:
2 cups flour 1/2 cup shortening
1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 cup applesauce
1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cloves 1 egg
1 cup chocolate chips

Directions:
Cream shortening, sugar, applesauce, soda and egg. Slowly add flour and remaining seasonings to creamed mixture. Add chocolate chips. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 10-15 minutes. Makes 4 dozen.

** Thanks, mom! **