Craig's Grandma's Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

My boyfriend grew up on these cookies. They're soft and moist! They freeze well.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 6 Dozen

Ingredients

• 5  cups flour
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 3  teaspoons cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1 1⁄2 cups shortening
• 1 (15 ounce) can applesauce
• 1  cup white sugar
• 2  cups  packed brown sugar
• 4  large eggs
• 6  cups oatmeal
• 1  cup  milk chocolate chips
• 1  cup  semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Mix baking soda into applesauce.
3. Cream together the shortening and sugars.
4. Add eggs, milk and applesauce.
5. Sift together the dry ingredients.
6. Add to the sugar mixture.
7. Add oatmeal and chocolate chips.
8. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until lightly golden.