Applesauce Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 cups applesauce

2 tsp. baking soda

1 cup shortening

4 eggs

1 ½ cup sugar

4 cups flour

1 tsp. each cloves, nutmeg, salt, and cinnamon.

1 pkg. chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)

Mix applesauce and baking soda, set aside.  In large bowl cream shortening, eggs, and sugar.  Add applesauce mixture and spices/salt.  Add flour and mix well.  Add chocolate chips, stirring to distribute evenly.  Drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet, bake 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

You can substitute pumpkin for the applesauce for a different taste, but it's still a nice, soft chocolate chip cookie.