Applesauce Cookies

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups applesauce
2 tsp baking soda
4 cups flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cloves
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp salt
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup raisins or chocolate chips

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs. Mix applesauce and baking soda and add to the first mixture. Sift flour and spices and add to batter. Add nuts and raisins and/or chocolate chips. Bake at 350 for 12-14 minutes. More flour may be added if needed