- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 package chocolate chips
Cream sugar and shortening in a medium mixing bowl. Add eggs and stir. Combine applesauce and soda in a liquid measuring cup and add to the mixing bowl. Add the dry ingredients and stir. Add the chocolate chips and mix to distribute.
Spoon onto baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 13 1/2 minutes.
Note: Some people (read: Vernon) prefer this with an equal quantity of raisins instead of chocolate chips.