Applesauce Cookies

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup applesauce
1 tsp. soda
1 cup nuts
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup oatmeal
2 cups flour

Mix applesauce and soda together and set aside.  Mix shortening, eggs and sugar together.  Add applesauce mixture, spices and sifted flour.  Stir in oatmeal, chips and nuts.  Drop by teaspoons on geared cookie sheet.  Bake at 400 for 10-12 minutes.

Recipe from Colten Thronberry