APPLESAUCE COOKIES

APPLESAUCE COOKIES

2 3/4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
3/4 c. applesauce
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts, optional
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips

Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Drop dough by level tablespoonfuls
2-inches apart on un greased baking sheet.

Bake 10 minutes or until almost no imprint remains when touched with
finger. Remove from baking sheet and cool. Yield 4 1/2 to 5 dozen cookies.