Applesauce Cookies

My husband's family favorite. These are GREAT, you'll thank yourself for trying them. The chocolate is a nice surprise when you're expecting raisins! Yield and cook times are approximate. Don't over bake, this is a soft, cake-like cookie. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 24 cookies

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon nutmeg
• 1  teaspoon clove
• 1  teaspoon allspice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1  cup  packed brown sugar (you can use white or 1/2 and 1/2)
• 1  egg
• 1⁄2 cup  milk chocolate chips (semi-sweet works too!)
• 1  cup applesauce

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cream shortening, eggs and sugar first.
3. Add all other ingredients.
4. Drop by spoonfuls (I use a small scoop) onto greased cookie sheets.
5. Bake 8-15 minutes.