Chocolate Chip-Applesauce-Raisin-Oatmeal Cookies

Makes 9 dozen
Oven 350º

2 cups applesauce
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups shortening
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons nutmeg
2 teaspoons allspice
2 teaspoons cloves
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
4 cups flour
4 cups oatmeal
1 cup raisins, plumped
3 cups chocolate chips

Mix applesauce and baking soda; set aside. In a very large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla and salt; mix well. Combine spices and flour and add to sugar mixture stirring well. Stir in applesauce mixture, then oatmeal, then raisins and chocolate chips. Drop 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350º for 10 to 12 minutes.